#Grand Central Terminal

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NYC's Grand Central Terminal, 1929 - before the sun's beams were blocked by surrounding skyscrapers.

These iconic images were taken by photographer Hal Morey.

Bonus Color Photo

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Grand Central Terminal, NYC | New York City

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Grand Central Terminal. New York, NY.

ISO 4000 | 18mm | f/3.5 | 1/160 sec

Photo © 2024 Brian R. Fitzgerald (www.brfphoto.com)

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Probably the Last Remaining Pay Phone in Grand Central Terminal, NYC, 3 16 23, Photo by Joe Bruha, Copyright 2023

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Grand Central Terminal

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One of the things I enjoy when I'm bopping around underground is the mosaics in the subway.

Grand Central has an interesting little detail, if you notice it.

It's a steam locomotive!

This likely represented the New York Central, which used the terminal. Interestingly, it was still Grand Central Station at the time this subway station opened in 1904, as the current Grand Central Terminal was completed in 1913.

What really interests me is that a year before this station opened, in 1903, some legislation was enacted eventually banning steam locomotives south of the Harlem River on Manhattan Island in 1908 (too many accidents). The current Grand Central Terminal never saw a single steam locomotive.

And yet the mosaic is a reminder that they were once there.

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Big Time

Worlds largest Tiffany Clock, Grand Central Terminal, 89 East 42nd Street, Manhattan, New York City.

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Grand Central….

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Ludwig Bemelmans' NY Oyster Bar Shellfish Pan Roast Recipe

I love Ludwig Bemelmans for many reasons that usually have more to do with writing and his challenging career arc than with food (more details here). But this post's about the food, and a specific favorite recipe.

In his collection of "slice-of-culinary-life" writings La Bonne Table,  Bemelmans passes on a bit of info that many New Yorkers, or visitors to the city, would be glad to have: the original recipe for one version of the famous shellfish pan roast served at Grand Central Terminal's venerable Oyster Bar and Restaurant (a venue much appreciated by the cats in the Feline Wizardry series, as well as by the series's author, who ate there as often as she could afford to while living and working in Manhattan).

So here's the image of the page in La Bonne Table where the recipe/method appears, and a transcription of the method. Bemelmans gives the version for the clam pan roast. For an oyster panroast like the one in the header image, I just substitute canned oysters and enough fish stock or consommé to equal the amount of clam broth Bemelmans quotes. All kinds of shellfish work brilliantly in this (and if you're actually in the Oyster Bar some time and feel inclined toward this dish, you might like to order the combination one, which has a little bit of everything). I've broken up the original block of his text for readability's sake: may his kindly shade forgive me.

We went to rake for cockles, which are like our clams, except for their globular structure, and they taste like Little Necks. I gave the hostess a recipe, which I found in Grand Central Station's sea-food bar, where a Greek chef who makes it wrote it down for me and showed me how it's made. It is one of the best things to eat, simple to make-- in fact, nobody can go wrong. It's a meal in itself, and it costs very little.

You need paprika, chili sauce, sherry wine; also celery salt, Worcestershire sauce, butter according to your taste, and clams. I use cherrystones, which are washed and brushed, and then placed in a deep pan with their own liquid. For each portion of eight, add one pat of butter, a tablespoon of chili sauce, 1/2 teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce, a few drops of lemon juice and 1/2 cup of clam broth. Add a dash of celery salt and paprika.

Stir all this over a low fire for three minutes. Then add four ounces of light cream or heavy cream, according to your taste, and one ounce of sherry wine, and keep stirring. When it comes to the boiling point, pour it over dry toast in individual bowls. Add a pat of butter and a dash of paprika and it is ready to serve.

If you have made too much of it, put the remainder in a container in your refrigerator. It will be as good, warmed up, a week or a month* later. It's called Clam Pan Roast, if you ever want to order it at Grand Central Station's Oyster Bar. I understand the recipe originally came from Maine.

*I love his enthusiasm here, but frankly I wouldn't leave this in the fridge for any month. A few days maybe. (Though it must be said, I couldn't leave it alone that long anyway. It's really good.)

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Destinations: Grand Central Station (New York City, NY)

Selden paused in surprise. In the afternoon rush of the Grand Central Station his eyes had been refreshed.

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Howard Thain, Grand Central Station, 1927. Oil on canvas.

Photo: NY Historical Society

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From April, 2023

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Alfred Eisenstaedt. Commuters at Grand Central Terminal, New York, 1961

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Grand Central Terminal. New York, NY.

ISO 3200 | 200mm | f/6.3 | 1/400 sec

Photo © 2024 Brian R. Fitzgerald (www.brfphoto.com)

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Track 15 #2, Grand Central Terminal, NYC, 2 29 24, Photo by Joe Bruha, Copyright 2024

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Chrysler Building - Rise and Fall in Height Supremacy

Top of the World: While it once reigned as the world's tallest building, the Chrysler Building is no longer the tallest in New York City.

Art Deco Aesthetic: The building's architectural style is unmistakably Art Deco, characterized by geometric patterns and ornate embellishments.

Exterior Elegance: Its exterior is adorned with stainless steel cladding, decorative brickwork, and limestone accents, creating a visually striking contrast.

Terraced Crown: Perhaps one of the most recognizable features of the building is its distinctive terraced crown, which was inspired by automotive design and resembles the radiator grille of a car.

Eagle Gargoyles: This crown houses a set of seven eagle gargoyles, each meticulously crafted and strategically placed on the corners of the 61st floor, symbolizing ambition and freedom.

Car-Inspired Design Elements

Automotive Influence: The exterior design of the Chrysler Building is adorned with decorative elements inspired by the automobile industry, including radiator caps and hubcaps, reflecting the era's fascination with progress.

Art Deco Grandeur: Inside the building, the lobby exudes opulence and grandeur, featuring marble walls, ornate metalwork, and intricate Art Deco patterns that echo the building's exterior design.

Construction Costs: The construction of the Chrysler Building came at a staggering cost of around $20 million during the late 1920s, making it one of the most expensive construction projects of its time.

Impact of the Great Depression: Despite its initial grandeur, the completion of the Chrysler Building coincided with the onset of the Great Depression, which impacted its initial occupancy and financial viability.

Honoring a Pioneer: The building's name, the "Chrysler Building," pays homage to Walter P. Chrysler, a pioneering figure in the automobile industry and the driving force behind the company.

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