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Grand Central
The dramatic story of Grand Central Terminal’s construction in New York City in response to a fatal railway accident in a tunnel at the Grand Central Depot in 1902. When it opened on 12 February 1913, the press heralded Grand Central as the greatest railway terminal in the world and by 1947 over 65 million people had travelled through the station. It remains one of America’s most famous spaces and is a living monument to the nation’s great railway age. , The construction of New York City’s Grand Central Terminal, which opened in 1913, is recalled. The project required the demolition of some 200 buildings and excavation of more than three million cubic yards of rock and dirt, plus the relocation of 25 miles worth of water and sewer lines. The documentary also details how a 1902 train accident that resulted in the deaths of 17 people spurred the project. Included: comments from John Belle, the chief architect of the Grand Terminal restoration., The construction of New York City’s Grand Central Terminal, which opened in 1913, is recalled. The project required the demolition of some 200 buildings and excavation of more than three million cubic yards of rock and dirt, plus the relocation of 25 miles worth of water and sewer lines., Explore the tragedy that inspired Grand Central Terminal and follow the dramatic construction of this awe-inspiring landmark as the filmmakers from American Experience reflect on the origins and history of a spectacular monument to the railway era. The date was January 8, 1902: A southbound commuter train was barreling through a congested Grand Central Depot tunnel when it collided with the rear end of another train. By the time the firemen arrived to search for survivors, seventeen people were dead and thirty-eight more were seriously injured. That day, an ambitious self-taught engineer made it his mission to ensure that New York City commuters never again experienced a tragedy of this magnitude. Christened Grand Central Terminal when it opened on February 2, 1913, the resulting complex was a true marvel of technological and architectural innovation. But building such a living monument was no simple task, and now viewers can find out exactly how much heart and soul went into he construction of a railway terminal that still stands proudly as one of our nation’s crowning achievements., The construction of New York City’s Grand Central Terminal, which opened in 1913, is recalled.
Q&A :
Q: Who are the main cast members in “American Experience “Grand Central 20 3?
A: The main cast includes Mark Samels,Joe Morton,Kathryn Lord,Michael Epstein,Kris Liem,Michael Chin,William Wilgus,John Belle,Cornelius Vanderbilt,Whitney Warren.
Q: When Did the “American Experience” Grand Central Released?
A: The Episode “American Experience” Grand Central 20 3 originally aired on 2008-02-04 and released in the year of 2008.
Q: What Languages are available to watch “American Experience” Grand Central?
A: Is also available in eng language.
Q: Where to watch “American Experience” Grand Central 203?
A: “American Experience” Grand Central 203 is Avaiable on Netflix. as its Netflix Originals.
