9. Not One Day of Train Travel Was Disrupted for Demolition

Frame of the original Penn Station
Photograph by Norman McGrath

Passengers continued to weave in and out of Penn Station even during its demolition. Not one day of travel was disrupted during this phase. In order for train service to continue uninterrupted, a steel deck was built over the platforms and tracks, which were below street level.

As demolition continued overhead, various structural and non-structural pieces remained in the areas below. Which leads to our next secret…