Mon 9 Aug 2010
MTA Wants Your GCT Memorabilia
Posted by TJ under Grand Central, Journal News
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Metro-North is seeking old train memorabilia for an exhibition commemorating Grand Central’s 100th anniversary, reports Teen Stabbed in Yonkers Mugging the Journal News.
“We know that railroad fans and history buffs have some unique collections that may have had interesting origins,” Metro-North President Howard Permut said in a press release. “But we are grateful to the stewards of our history and recognize that many of these vintage items were literally rescued from trash bins as one railroad failed and another took over.”
I may send them a monthly pass that only cost me $208–now that’s a relic!
The MTA will take anything with “Grand Central” on it, or the other railroads that have come into the famed train terminal over the past century.
Writes the paper:
Even “ephemera” (as the railroad called it in the press release) such as train tickets, timetables, and menus and matchbooks from restaurants and other establishments that served passengers. Think of it as history’s confetti.
They’ll take photos, fliers and advertisements for events held in the terminal.
And if you’ve got something they haven’t thought of but that still has something to do with Grand Central, let them know anyway.
“We’re hoping that we’ll be surprised,” railroad spokeswoman Marjorie Anders said.
Thanks to reader Lisa H. for the tip.
