The History of Misspelling Georgia O’Keeffe’s Name Continues With New Tribute in Manhattan’s Grand Central Terminal

An engraved quote on the wall at Grand Central Terminal is attributed to "Georgia O’Keefe".

The History of Misspelling Georgia O’Keeffe’s Name Continues With New Tribute in Manhattan’s Grand Central Terminal

After years of stuttered construction, the $11 billion Long Island Rail Road terminal in Grand Central has opened—and commuters have already noticed a design oversight.

Homages to New York City landmarks and luminaries line the concourse walls, including an engraved quote from “Georgia O’Keefe”: 

“One can’t paint New York as it is, but rather as it is felt.”

A stirring sentiment. However, the painter’s surname is correctly spelled “O’Keeffe”.