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RTXEnabledViera t1_iuejfv8 wrote

Reply to comment by TrShry in ELI5 Why are airport ceiling so high? by TrShry

But since we can make them tall, we do. This isn't just airports. Look at Union station. Built in the 20s yet feels like a giant hall with a very tall roof. This isn't some new age architecture fad. Many will argue it's twice as important in airports to make passengers feel at ease since they're about to be crammed in a narrow metal tube for hours. Better to get a look at the blue sky and planes landing/taking off.

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dmazzoni t1_iueom40 wrote

> Look at Union station.

Which one?

Not sure if you were aware, but there are ~144 train stations called "Union Station" in the U.S. alone, and many more around the world:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Union_stations_in_the_United_States

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evanthebouncy t1_iuez2go wrote

One in NYC. I'll bet on that one.

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shotsallover t1_iuf6yfw wrote

The one in Washington, DC also fits that description.

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gwaydms t1_iuffcze wrote

DC Union Station is a grand old building.

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RTXEnabledViera t1_iufxsbz wrote

Meant Union Station in DC, should have probably just mentioned Grand Central since it's the train station everyone knows.

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