Former Terminus of the Harlem Line: Chatham, Then and Now
Several months ago I was amused when I saw a blog linking to my own, and they referred to me as a “closeted rail fan.” Despite “coming out” and accepting the title I still...
From the Historical Archive: A Metro-North Independence Day Timetable
After neglecting to post the usual bit of history the past two weeks, I am back with something new! Or should I say, something old. At some point within the past year I started...
Friday’s From the Historical Archive: Art of Jules Coutan, Grand Central Sculptor
Growing up, I probably passed throuigh Grand Central at least a hundred times. Each of those times were through either the Lexington Avenue portal, or the one on Vanderbilt Avenue. Unfortunately, that means I...
Friday’s From the Historical Archive: Wartime Magazine Advertisements
I don’t want to be an ass in saying this comment, but really, I wonder how trains function in the United States. Commuter trains and subways, like the ones in New York, New Jersey,...
Friday’s from the historical archive: old Penn Station, Jackie Kennedy and the Grand Central we almost lost
A few weeks ago when I posted some photos of New Haven’s Union Station a reader commented about how nice the station was, compared to some of MTA’s other stations. The example given was...
Friday’s From the Historical Archive: The Mystery of the Grand Central Postcard
I’ve had a little obsession as of recently. It seems to be a common thing with me. The obsessions, they come and go, they fade with time. A book, a place, a subject… this...