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The Once and Future Penn Station

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When first built, New York’s Pennsylvania Station was the largest train station in the world. In 1963 the axe of progress fell, transforming it into the much-maligned subterranean labyrinth of today. Now, a new 145,000 sq.ft Moynihan Station is taking root across the street while the question remains: What will happen to Penn Station?

Join playwright, Penn Station tour guide, and historian Justin Rivers as he outlines the possible answers to that question. From his role as co-creator and coordinator of the first Penn Station Summit at Cooper Union, Justin will discuss what a reimagined Penn Station could look like and provide a sneak-peek at the Moynihan Station Train Hall already underway.

Rivers is a writer and interpretive historian whose work focuses on inspiring empowerment through storytelling—in non-traditional settings. As a playwright and tour guide, his work is designed to help New Yorkers contextualize and rediscover their city. Currently Rivers serves as Chief Experience Officer at Untapped Cities.











When: Wed., Apr. 17, 2019 at 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Where: The National Arts Club
15 Gramercy Park S.
212-475-3424
Price: Free
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*Free and open to the public. Seating is first come first served.*

When first built, New York’s Pennsylvania Station was the largest train station in the world. In 1963 the axe of progress fell, transforming it into the much-maligned subterranean labyrinth of today. Now, a new 145,000 sq.ft Moynihan Station is taking root across the street while the question remains: What will happen to Penn Station?

Join playwright, Penn Station tour guide, and historian Justin Rivers as he outlines the possible answers to that question. From his role as co-creator and coordinator of the first Penn Station Summit at Cooper Union, Justin will discuss what a reimagined Penn Station could look like and provide a sneak-peek at the Moynihan Station Train Hall already underway.

Rivers is a writer and interpretive historian whose work focuses on inspiring empowerment through storytelling—in non-traditional settings. As a playwright and tour guide, his work is designed to help New Yorkers contextualize and rediscover their city. Currently Rivers serves as Chief Experience Officer at Untapped Cities.

Buy tickets/get more info now