An Early Look Inside Apple's Grand Central Store

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The city's newest and largest Apple store doesn't open until this Friday, but the brand has already uncovered some of its Grand Central space. This morning, Business Insider ran a photo of the interior, which looks a lot like the renderings. For an accurate portrait of how the store will look come Friday, try mentally adding some 600 people, at least a few of whom will probably be searching for the Metro-North tracks.

Apple has also removed the tarps in front of the entrance, as well as the digital sign announcing the opening. Apple Insider reports that there's now a "glowing Apple Logo" on the east balcony, a fact that might be a little discomfiting to historical preservationists. Business Insider managed to snap a picture of that, as well.

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· All Apple Store Grand Central coverage [Racked NY]