The Top 20 Secrets of the NYC Subway
The NYC subway carries many secrets, like any extensive system that was built over time. Here are our 10 favorite hidden finds.
MoreRemnants of Former City Hall Subway Station Are Still Visible in City Hall Park
Take a self guided tour around City Hall Park, where you can still spot several above-ground relics of the fabled City Hall Station, hidden in plain sight.
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11 Vintage Subway Amenities the MTA Should Bring Back
While modern day straphangers enjoy amenities that early riders could only dream of, there are some vintage subway features we wish would make a comeback.
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12 Beautiful Locations to Find Guastavino Tiles in NYC
Guastavino tiles, a famed, though obsolete vaulting technique used in 200+ historical structures in NYC, can give anyone a new appreciation for architecture.
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See Photos Inside the Abandoned City Hall Station in NYC
A stroke of good luck afforded us the opportunity to visit the abandoned City Hall Station. Here are some photos that provide a look inside the stunning space.
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Cool Off With These 8 Aquatic-Themed NYC Subway Stations
With summer almost over and the heat index still climbing, here are 8 aquatic-themed subway stations in NYC to dive into featuring ocean creatures, and more.
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The Top 10 Secrets of NYC’s Abandoned City Hall Subway Station
NYC’s abandoned City Hall subway station is a mythical place. How to visit and the secrets of the station built as the crown jewel of the original subway system
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7 NYC Tunnels where Subway Trains Go to Sleep
Late at night and on weekends, the MTA stores subway trains underground in NYC in dedicated subway yards, express tracks, abandoned or never completed routes.
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10 Stunning Interior Landmarks of NYC: Treasures of New York
New book Interior Landmarks: Treasures of New York highlights the interior landmarks of NYC including Radio City Music Hall, City Hall Subway Station, and more.
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10 Fun Facts About Opening Day of the NYC Subway On October 27, 1904
The original City Hall subway station in New York City
By reading first-hand accounts of opening day of the New York City subway, October 27, 1904, you get a picture of the excitement, madness, and sheer feat the construction of the underground system was. The first subway line, the Interborough Rapid Transit, ran …
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Fun Maps: The Abandoned Subway Stations and Lost Subway Lines of NYC
Going back into the archives, WNYC has a great interactive “Lost Subways” map that showcases the abandoned or never-completed subway stations of New York City, as well as never built lines. It’s a great tool to go along with our popular article on 7 of NYC’s abandoned subway stations. Here’s a quick rundown:
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10 Original Subway Tiles and Signs in the NYC Subway System
Our favorite tile signs and illustrations that can still be seen in NYC subways from the early 1900s when it was still the Interborough Rapid Transit Company.
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