Grand Central Station Subway Tile
$32.00When the first passengers began riding the New York City subway system in 1904, they found stations designated with magnificent ceramic mosaics and detailed plaques. As the subway system expanded into the boroughs in 1918 and 1919, the architect Squire J. Vickers produced additional Art Deco station panels.
These wonderful works of public art have been faithfully reproduced, with the look and feel of the original underground ceramics. Images of the mosaics and plaques are chemically embedded into the tile substrate. This process makes it possible to capture the meticulous detail and true colors of these historic pieces despite the decades of accumulated grime and muted subway lighting. Each decorative, high-glaze ceramic tile includes mounting hardware on the reverse.
This mosaic motif of a 19th century bell-stacked steam engine with cow catcher was designed by Jay Van Everen in 1918 for the new Grand Central subway station located at 42nd St. and Lexington Avenue. (Measures 6 x 6 inches)
Grand Central Station Subway Tile
Item #02182
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