Rockefeller Center Research Paper

Walking through Rockefeller Center reminded me of Grand Central Terminal in the way that it is convenient for the commuters and the tourists. I just found that Rockefeller Center is more above ground while Grand Central Terminal is more below ground. When I think of Rockefeller center, I think of The Rink and many of the shops and buildings that are above ground. Rockefeller Center does have convenience when it comes to getting to your destination below ground but only the subway passes through; unlike Grand Central Terminal that has the subway and the Metro-North Railroad. Another thing that stands out to me is the mix of people who are commuting to work and the tourists. It is very easy to pick out who is the commuter and who is the tourist, …show more content…
Both try to target everyone with what they need or what they want. The shops are conveniently set up below ground and above ground to catch people’s attention. Not only are there a variety of shops, but there are also a variety of restaurants for everyone’s cravings. Sometimes it can be overwhelming when trying to pick a spot to eat at, but it helps that the shops and restaurants are so close to the transportation for those that are in a …show more content…
Monroe Hewlett, painter Charles Basing, and architect Whitney Warren. I especially love how it was done backwards to make it look as if we were looking at it from above the constellations. I also love the clock in the main concourse. When I think about Grand Central Terminal, that clock is the first thing I think about. Through out media, it has always been one of the few symbols of Grand Central Terminal, as seen in DreamWorks’s “Madagascar,” Terry Gilliam’s “The Fisher King,” and many other movies and TV shows. Grand Central Terminal features many other great works such as the “Glory of Commerce” sculptural group designed by Jules-Felix Coutan. The sculpture stands just above the beautiful Tiffany glass