Grand Central and Crowd Taming

[CHamilton]

The Story of Grand Central Station and the Taming of the Crowd

Visitors to Grand Central Station would not be faulted for thinking that the throngs of bodies (up to 750,000 per day) moving through the cavernous space are focused on little but meeting their trains or getting to their appointments. The hustle and bustle that characterizes this space is more than a chaotic scramble to get somewhere, however: Grand Central Station represents an early exercise in New York City’s history to contain and tame the Crowd.

 

[Bob Dylan]

The Story of Grand Central Station and the Taming of the Crowd

Visitors to Grand Central Station would not be faulted for thinking that the throngs of bodies (up to 750,000 per day) moving through the cavernous space are focused on little but meeting their trains or getting to their appointments. The hustle and bustle that characterizes this space is more than a chaotic scramble to get somewhere, however: Grand Central Station represents an early exercise in New York City’s history to contain and tame the Crowd.

:hi: Interesting, thanks for Posting Charlie! Guess youre still getting over "Train Lag' after your "Short" Trip to PHL via Everywhere! :lol: :lol: :lol: (GCT would be a great Place to visit for the next NTD in 2013, it'll probably be a Zoo but Worth it! Doesnt look like Union Station in WAS will finish the Earthquake Rennovations in our Lifetimes! <_< )

 

[the_traveler]

Penny would not turn right! We all know she makes wrong turns!