NY: Grand Central Station, Time Square and Ground Zero
February 28, 2005
This afternoon we have visited Grand Central Station (top left), Time Square (top right) and Ground Zero (bottom row).
Grand Central Station. As you can see on the picture it has a very nice Art Deco stylish Concourse which was used for several famous movies such as 'The Untouchables' with Sean Connory, Andy Garcia and Kevin Costner. Unfortunately, the opulence does not carry through to the platforms.
Time Square. It is one of the most famous places in Manhattan know for its many light advertising boards including the ones which show you the latest news from around the world and the financial markets. You also can find Planet Hollywood or the Reuters Building. The nice thing is: We can see Time Square from our hotel room. Ok, not in full but at least some parts of it.
Ground Zero. Originally, the expression 'Ground Zero' was used for areas were an atomic bomb exploded. However, after the terrible attacks of 9/11 (in Roman numbers: IXXI) it is also used for the area were the World Trade Center (WTC) existed. To see this area in real life combined with the pictures you have seen on TV gives you really a very strange feeling. It is very hard to imagine how it must have been when the two hijacked airplanes hit both Trade Towers and these finally collapsed minutes later.
Plans how the area ought to be rebuild are still discussed. However, the very likely proposal for a new skyscraper are from the well-know architecture Daniel Liebeskind. Discussions still continue and nothing is concluded.
michael Says:
March 2, 2005 04:27 AM
Howdee...
Next time you are in the Big Apple..please leave a verbal message on my answering machine so that I can get in touch with you while you are visiting my great city
your friend michael