New Pennsylvania Station by Christmas 2020?!

I was always under the impression that Uris & Tishman were the biggest in NYC. Well maybe not anymore. I hope I live long enough to see it.

All I can say is WOW!

-Greg

I hope it eliminates the cattle call, then the traffic jam for everyone to get down the one escalator when a train is boarding.

An old adage that I once heard:  "Ve get so soon, old; und yet so late, schmart."  Often wonder why, in this country, we're always so anxious to remove some of our old buildings, without really considering the ramifications and effects of those actions.  Every city in the country had numerous examples of beautiful old buildings that met the wrecker's ball, loosing a bit more of out heritage.

Penn Station was a real masterpiece and still served a good purpose.  I once visited the place in the late 1950's and again a few years later and still remember my impression of the place.  Sure, it was dirty and showing it's age but so was Grand Central at the time.  I was shocked to hear that it was being destroyed when that happened.  I look forward to seeing a modern version of it's replacement.

Paul Fischer

fisch330 posted:

An old adage that I once heard:  "Ve get so soon, old; und yet so late, schmart."  Often wonder why, in this country, we're always so anxious to remove some of our old buildings, without really considering the ramifications and effects of those actions.  Every city in the country had numerous examples of beautiful old buildings that met the wrecker's ball, loosing a bit more of out heritage.

Penn Station was a real masterpiece and still served a good purpose.  I once visited the place in the late 1950's and again a few years later and still remember my impression of the place.  Sure, it was dirty and showing it's age but so was Grand Central at the time.  I was shocked to hear that it was being destroyed when that happened.  I look forward to seeing a modern version of it's replacement.

Paul Fischer

Paul,

  Gov. Mario Cuomo used to use that line quite a bit. Have lived in the New York Metropolitan area all my life, I can't keep track of this project any more. It always seems to stall once it starts, so I wouldn't be surprised if it happens again.

  I would be interested in the exterior if it will retain the classic look and I think Moynihan Penn Station would be a better name, just my 2 cents.

Tom

If memory serves, the demolition of Penn Station was the catalyst for starting the Landmarks Preservation Act, which restricted demolition of historic or significant buildings.

Actually, I like how the echoes of the original are evident here, with the open ceiling and the curved girders (although Pennsylvania Station was a wonder in varying angles and styles!)

If they pull it off and do it in the timeframe mentioned (or somewhere close), it will be beautiful!