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[nyc-urbanism]

Grand Central Terminal before its opening in 1913. Notice any differences? The west staircase in the foreground is there, but the east end has no staircase. That is because in 1994 Grand Central was completely renovated, one of the many parts of the renovation being an addition of an east staircase that balanced the west one across the main concourse. Restoration of the ceiling, which had turned black with tobacco and nicotine smoke over the years was also part of the $102 million dollar plan. For those who don't already know, one ceiling tile was left black, to show today's visitors what the terminal looked like before the renovation. #grandcentral #secretsofgrandcentral #grandcentralterminal #newyorkcentral #newyorkcentralRR #secretsofnewyorkcity #midtown #42ndstreet (at Grand Central Terminal)