sentences:  While some of these buildings have since been demolished (including the original Pennsylvania station and the first Madison Square garden—both in New York City), projects that remain from this era are still valued as some of the most important structures in America.Some of the most extreme examples of eclectic design could be seen onboard ocean liners (which at the time were the primary form of overseas transport).The lavish interiors were crafted with a mix of traditional styles—in an attempt to ease the discomfort of months abroad and to create the illusion of established grandeur.