Jackie Kennedy Helped Save Grand Central Terminal from Demolition in the 1970s

A new photo essay by Architectural Digest chronicles the dramatic history of Grand Central Terminal, the Beaux Arts masterpiece in New York City that was nearly demolished in the 1970s. The series of nine vintage photographs highlights the station's architectural grandeur and the pivotal role played by Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, who led a preservation campaign to save the landmark. The terminal, which opened in 1913, faced threats of redevelopment before being granted landmark status in 1978. The photos capture its evolution from a bustling transit hub to a symbol of civic preservation.