The Rise & Fall of Penn Station
2004
⭐9.5(2 votes)
1h
HistoryDocumentary
Overview
In 1910, the Pennsylvania Railroad successfully accomplished the enormous engineering feat of building tunnels under New York City's Hudson and East Rivers, connecting the railroad to New York and New England, knitting together the entire eastern half of the United States. The tunnels terminated in what was one of the greatest architectural achievements of its time, Pennsylvania Station. Penn Station covered nearly eight acres, extended two city blocks, and housed one of the largest public spaces in the world. But just 53 years after the station’s opening, the monumental building that was supposed to last forever, to herald and represent the American Empire, was slated to be destroyed.
About The Rise & Fall of Penn Station
The Rise & Fall of Penn Station (2004) is a History, Documentary film that follows in 1910, the Pennsylvania Railroad successfully accomplished the enormous engineering feat of building tunnels under New York City's Hudson and East Rivers, connecting the railroad to New York and New England, knitting together the entire eastern half of the United States. The tunnels terminated in what was one of the greatest architectural achievements of its time, Pennsylvania Station. Penn Station covered nearly eight acres, extended two city blocks, and housed one of the largest public spaces in the world. But just 53 years after the station’s opening, the monumental building that was supposed to last forever, to herald and represent the American Empire, was slated to be destroyed. Currently, you can watch The Rise & Fall of Penn Station on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store. Streaming availability may vary by country and platform over time. It has a user rating of 9.5 out of 10 from 2 votes. Fans of history movies may also want to explore similar titles below.
