Exploring Penn Station and Moynihan Train Hall: Past, Present, and Future
When Pennsylvania Station opened its doors in 1910 the McKim, Mead, and White designed building was hailed as an engineering and architectural wonder. Despite being built to last the ages, however, it would be torn down only a few decades later. This walking tour is dedicated to what is, without a doubt, the most famous legally demolished building in NYC and its much-maligned replacement.
We’ll trace the remnants of the original building, explore how the layout compares with the current site and visit the recent Moynihan Train Hall expansion.
Join us for a walk filled with the story of sandhogs, railroad barons, beaux-arts architecture, and the rise of the modern-day landmarks preservation movement.
Tour highlights will include:
A recent review on TripAdvisor:
Always a great tour with a Bowery Boys guide
“I attended the Penn Station/Moynihan Train Station tour. Our guide was excellent and the information was great. He had lots of photos on his iPad to help us situate ourselves and also allowed us to imagine what the original Station could have looked and felt like. I recommend!”
This tour starts near the intersection of 7th Avenue and 33rd Street and ends at Moynihan Train Hall.
2 hours and about 1.5 miles of walking
Please contact us to set up a private tour!
This tour is best suited for ages 12+
James Hoffman, a seasoned New York City tour guide with over a decade of experience. He has set up a diverse collection of sightseeing walks, bike tours, and cocktail history-themed events. He is also a member of the Guides Association of New York City (GANYC), working alongside fellow members to promote live tour guides.
Prep for the tour by listening to this Bowery Boys podcast episode on The Destruction of Penn Station.
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