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The recent Moynihan Train Hall renovation was one of the most monumental civic projects undertaken in New York City in a generation. More than a century after the construction of the original Penn Station, and almost six decades after its demolition, the project expanded the existing Penn Station with a 255,000-square-foot, modern rail hub inside the historical Farley Building. Situated across Madison Square Garden, the train hall brings light to the station’s concourses, increases the total concourse space by 50 percent, and restores the dignified sense of arrival that was lost with the destruction of McKim, Mead & White’s original station.
This location presents terrific sketching opportunities inside and out. The Farley Building has beautiful Beaux-Arts facades, the new interior has giant glass vaulted ceilings and exposed trusses, and of course there are trains, people, and food. Should be a fun outing.
HOST: Charles Cannizzaro (914) 552-3658
DATE: Saturday 11/14/26
TIME: Sketching 10am-3pm | Show and Tell beginning at 3pm.
SKETCHING LOCATION: Moynihan Train Hall- 350 W 33rd Street, New York, NY 10001
MEETING SPOT: There will be no official meeting to kick off the day, join your fellow sketchers and just start sketching.
SHOW AND TELL LOCATION: At 3pm meet in the food court area on the Concourse level. Look for the tables between “The Irish Exit” and “Jacob’s Pickles.” Check with the host day-of for the exact show-and-tell location.
FOOD, DRINK, RESTROOMS, SEATING: There is a food court and restrooms. Bring a stool for the best vantage points.
About NYC Urban Sketchers Events: All are welcome–no fee, no registration. Just look for folks with sketchbooks at the meeting spot and say hello. If you have trouble finding us, contact the host; their contact info is in the NYC Urban Sketchers blog post for this event. #nycurbansketchers.
