On that 86-degree summer evening 50 years ago, commuters were greeted by the sight of more than 100 buttoned-down and white-gloved protesters marching around the colossal colonnade at the station’s entrance. “Save Penn Station,” their signs said, in nicely formed letters. (Architects. Of course.) “Don’t Sell Our City Short.” “Save Our Heritage.” “Action Not Apathy.” (Photo by Eddie Hausner) 50 Years Ago, Sharply Dressed Protesters Stood Up for a Train Station They Revered | City Room | New York Times

On that 86-degree summer evening 50 years ago, commuters were greeted by the sight of more than 100 buttoned-down and white-gloved protesters marching around the colossal colonnade at the station’s entrance.

“Save Penn Station,” their signs said, in nicely formed letters. (Architects. Of course.) “Don’t Sell Our City Short.” “Save Our Heritage.” “Action Not Apathy.”

(Photo by Eddie Hausner)

50 Years Ago, Sharply Dressed Protesters Stood Up for a Train Station They Revered | City Room | New York Times

(Source: The New York Times)