PRR Station Eagles

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 Hoisting the eagle down to a flatbed for transport

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 One can see the eagle’s original perch above the main entrance Pennsylvania Station circa 1959.

 

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Close up view of the deteriorated beak - summer 2009 Location: Hicksville, NY

The majestic eagle perched on the Viaduct at East 42nd Street and Vanderbilt Ave is actually a relic from the previous Grand Central Terminal, which stood here from 1898-1910. The eagles numbered 10 or 11 (accounts differ). This eagle was discovered at the Capuchin Theological Seminary in Garrison, NY.

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Bronxville eagle on Lexington Ave entranceway

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 Vaja Gabashville grinding new beak 8/28/2010

 Grinding work on the new beak was being performed today by Sculptor Vaja Gabashville, who works for Steve Tatti. He plans on finishing the grinding/shaping work tomorrow.

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New beak side view 8/30/2010
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 Eagle cleaning 		  

LIRR PENN STATION EAGLE - HICKSVILLE
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