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American Experience S26E5 — The Rise and Fall of Penn Station
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The Rise and Fall of Penn Station

8.2/10 · 134 votesFeb 18, 201455 min

Ranked #4 of 7 in Season 26•+0.5 vs season avg

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The story of New York's Pennsylvania Station, which opened to the public in 1910. One of the greatest architectural and engineering achievements of its time, it covered nearly eight acres and required the construction of 16 miles of underground tunnels. It closed its doors some

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Episode Summary

"The Rise and Fall of Penn Station" is episode 5 of American Experience season 26. It scored 8.2/10 from 134 votes, ranking #4 of 7 episodes this season (season average 7.7). It aired on February 18, 2014.