GWB Bus Station

The George Washington Bridge Bus Station is a fine example of mid-century architecture. Designed by Italian engineer Pier Luigi Nervi, the station in Washington Heights opened in 1963.

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The building features a winged overhang over the main entrance.

george washington bridge bus station The roof is a series of structures that allow light and air in — and also expels the carbon monoxide from the buses.

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The George Washington Bridge Bus Station is currently undergoing a $180 million renovation that will revitalize the station. And with 90,000 square feet of new retail space, it could become the hub of the entire neighborhood.