Hal Morey - Original Vintage Grand Central Station New York Poster 60s/70s, (after Hal Morey c. 1930s - 1970s

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Original Grand Central Terminal Sunbeams poster
Year: 60s/70s
Medium: Photographic Poster
Dimensions: 98 x 73.5 cm

This original vintage Grand Central Station poster captures one of the most iconic images in photographic history, the breathtaking sunbeams streaming through the Main Concourse of Grand Central Terminal, originally photographed by Hal Morey in the early 1930s.

The image, often mistakenly referred to as “Grand Central Station,” depicts sunlight pouring through the vast arched windows, illuminating the travelers below in a moment of pure cinematic magic. The phenomenon occurred naturally when New York’s skyline was still low enough for direct sunlight to enter the building and when the air was filled with steam and coal dust from nearby trains, creating these ethereal shafts of light.

Original Grand Central Terminal Sunbeams poster
Year: 60s/70s
Medium: Photographic Poster
Dimensions: 98 x 73.5 cm

This original vintage Grand Central Station poster captures one of the most iconic images in photographic history, the breathtaking sunbeams streaming through the Main Concourse of Grand Central Terminal, originally photographed by Hal Morey in the early 1930s.

The image, often mistakenly referred to as “Grand Central Station,” depicts sunlight pouring through the vast arched windows, illuminating the travelers below in a moment of pure cinematic magic. The phenomenon occurred naturally when New York’s skyline was still low enough for direct sunlight to enter the building and when the air was filled with steam and coal dust from nearby trains, creating these ethereal shafts of light.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Designer/artist
Hal Morey
Poster title
Original Vintage Grand Central Station New York Poster 60s/70s, (after Hal Morey c. 1930s
Estimated period
1970s
Condition
B+ (good - small imperfections)
Height
98 cm
Width
73 cm
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Objects sold
94.87%
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