Why is Pennsylvania Station called Penn Station if it's in NYC?
2006-08-29 09:03:38 · 3 answers · asked by Fabe 6 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ New York City
meaning why is it called penn station if it's in NYC....i kind of worded the question wrong..
2006-08-29 09:09:29 · update #1
it's named after the original owner, the Pennsylvania Railroad
2006-08-29 09:07:36 · answer #1 · answered by island3girl 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Pennsylvania Station is one of New York City's main railway stations, sharing the Pennsylvania Station name with several stations in other cities. Commonly known as Penn Station, it is located in the underground levels of Pennsylvania Plaza, an urban complex located at 32nd Street between Seventh and Eighth Avenues in Manhattan. Madison Square Garden is located atop the station. The name comes from its original owner, the Pennsylvania Railroad.
2006-08-29 09:13:29 · answer #2 · answered by ♫ sf_ca ღ 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I don't know why its called Pennsylvania station if its in NYC, but Penn is short for Pennsylvania. Hope that helps a little...
2006-08-29 09:05:44 · answer #3 · answered by jakyleonardo 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋