The Rise & Fall of Penn Station (2004)

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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.

Director: Randall MacLowry
Genre: History, Documentary
Runtime: 60 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: John Kusiak, P. Andrew Willis, Joel Goodman
Cinematography: Jason Longo
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

new york city, penn station, american experience

Trailer

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More Films by Director: Randall MacLowry
More Films in Genre: History, Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Rise & Fall of Penn Station about?
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.
Who directed The Rise & Fall of Penn Station?
The Rise & Fall of Penn Station was directed by Randall MacLowry.
Who stars in The Rise & Fall of Penn Station?
The Rise & Fall of Penn Station stars Michael Murphy.
How long is The Rise & Fall of Penn Station?
The Rise & Fall of Penn Station has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
What genre is The Rise & Fall of Penn Station?
The Rise & Fall of Penn Station is a History, Documentary film.