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Article: Grand Central's restoration. (includes related article on Metro-North's grand plan)
- Article from:
- Mechanical Engineering-CIME
- Article date:
- June 1, 1990
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The mechanical systems that were built to serve Grand Central Terminal constitute an impressive engineering legacy. An ambitious restoration effort will upgrade equipment for heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and fire suppression.
For more than three generations, the vast, marble concourse of New York City's Grand Central Terminal has been a crossroads for commuters, travelers, and sightseers. But the mechanical systems that heat, ventilate, and air condition the railroad station-while highly innovative in their day-are badly worn after 75 years of service. Though prior efforts have been made to repair parts of these systems, a thorough reconditioning is ...