Grand Central Terminal opened in New York City on this day in history, Feb. 2, 1913. It is the largest rail station in the world — and one of the most beautiful.
At 1,401 feet tall, One Vanderbilt is the fourth tallest building in New York City, soaring 150 feet higher than the world-famous Empire State Building. The majestic terminal also paved the way, quite literally, for one of America's most lavish thoroughfares.
The advent of electric trains in the late 1800s made it possible to close the gash and put the entire infrastructure of Grand Central underground. The terminal occupies a trophy location on the east side of Midtown Manhattan between 42nd and 45th Streets. Park Avenue is actually elevated between those cross streets to wrap around the east and west sides of the terminal.
Jackie Kennedy Onassis led an effort to gain landmark status for the terminal – taking the fight all the way to the Supreme Court.The high court ruled in favor of New York City in 1978, allowing it to restrict development in the name of historical preservation.
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