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Grand Transit: The MTA and Grand Central Terminal
Grand Transit: The MTA and Grand Central Terminal
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Length:
47 minutes
Released:
Sep 29, 2015
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Continuing with our recent theme of New York City architectural and cultural gems, today's episode delves into one of the most vital elements of the city's infrastructure: its transportation system. Listen as we discuss the Metropolitan Transit Authority's Transit Museum (located in a decommissioned subway station), and the crown jewel of the train system, Grand Central Terminal.
Released:
Sep 29, 2015
Format:
Podcast episode
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