Saturday, January 30, 2021

Moynihan Train Hall

I was jogging up 8th Ave by Madison Square Garden early this morning when I came upon Moynihan Train Hall, Amtrak's newest concourse that opened on Jan 1, 2021. Since this was my first time near NYC's latest architectural gem, I had to go inside and check it out!

 

Once I entered the station, I saw a TV monitor airing cool facts about the building and its design. After watching that for a few minutes, I walked about 150 yards to get to the main terminal. When I arrived, I took a moment to look around and was blown away by the vaulted glass structure and the sky-lit atrium.


Seeing this room for the first time took my breath away! I know...that's a bit dramatic. LOL!

 

After catching my breath, I was back on the move and soon bumped into a security guard with whom I struck up a socially distant conversation. She was from the Bronx and provided some great insight about the hall.

 

Jenny from the block directed me upstairs to the Metropolitan Lounge, where I grabbed a cup of coffee, sat down, and observed everything in sight.

 

I sat there embracing that kid-like feeling of seeing something so gorgeous for the very first time and then began capturing my thoughts, snapped a few pics for my journal, finished my coffee, and got on with my day.

 

How did you start your Saturday?

 

#nyc

 

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