The stunning interior of New York's famous Penn Station at the turn of the last century. Located in the center of Manhattan, the original Pennsylvania Station was one of New York's architectural gems, a breathtaking example of Beaux Arts design and craftsmanship. In this photograph, the train shed and main waiting room are the focus, with the elaborate ironwork backlit by sunlight and shadows.
When Penn Station opened for the first time on November 26, 1910, The Times wrote, "As the crowd passed through the doors into the vast concourse on every hand were heard exclamations of wonder, for none had any idea of the architectural beauty of the new structure. From end to end the station was ablaze with lights."