American Experience Season 26 Episode 8 -

Airdate: 2014-Feb-18

Episode summary:

The New York Pennsylvania Station opened to the public in 1910. Hailed as one of the greatest architectural and engineering achievements of its time it covered almost 8 acres and required underground construction of 16 miles of tunnels. Fifty years on it closed its doors to make way for Madison Square Garden, a high-rise office building and a sports complex.

About American Experience series:

Since 1988, PBS has broadcast a series that focuses on the history of the United States and what has made it unique. Called American Experience (or...Show more >