February 2, 1913 in New York history

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111 years ago on February 2nd, 1913

Grand Central Terminal opens to the public

After ten years of construction, the massive project opened at one minute past midnight and welcomed 150,000 visitors on its first day. Read a feature story from the New York Sun from opening day.


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Record Low: -3°F in 1881

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