History of the New York City Subway - Wikipedia
The New York City Subway is a rapid transit system that serves four of the five boroughs of New York City, New York: the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Queens. Its operator is the New York City Transit Authority (NYCTA), which is controlled by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) of New York.
New York City Subway - Wikipedia
Opened on October 27, 1904, the New York City Subway is one of the world's oldest public transit systems, one of the most-used, and the one with the most stations, [16] with 472 stations in operation [17] (423, if stations connected by transfers are counted as single stations). [1]
New York City subway opens | October 27, 1904 - HISTORY
2009年11月24日 · At 2:35 on the afternoon of October 27, 1904, New York City Mayor George McClellan takes the controls on the inaugural run of the city’s innovative new rapid transit system: the subway.
What Goes Up Must Come Down: A brief history of New York City…
2022年5月19日 · By the mid-twentieth century, the New York subway system as we recognize it today was truly starting to take shape. For nearly 120 years the New York City subway system has been helping riders reach their destinations.
New York City Subway History: October 27 1904 First Day | TIME
2014年10月27日 · On this day 110 years ago — Oct. 27, 1904 — 150,000 people rode the subway when it opened to the public for the first time, regarding the new form of public transit more as a circus act...
A History of the New York City Subway - The Bowery Boys: New York City ...
2024年5月10日 · The New York City subway system turns 120 years old later this year so we thought we’d honor the world’s longest subway system with a supersized overview history — from the first renegade ride in 1904 to the belated (but sorely welcomed) opening of one portion of the Second Avenue Subway in 2017.
New York City Subway: Topics in Chronicling America - Library …
2024年8月2日 · On October 27, 1904, the New York City Subway officially opens as one of the oldest public transit systems. This guide provides access to material related to "New York City Subway" in the Chronicling America digital collection of historic newspapers.
A visual history of NYC’s subway cars - Curbed NY
2017年9月20日 · The New York City subway system is a marvel to take in, flaws and all, filled with a rich and vibrant history. One of its most intriguing components of its past is the evolution of its subway...
5 Hidden Features of the NYC Subway - HISTORY
2024年9月20日 · Here are five features hidden within the transportation system’s 691 miles of railway track. 1. Old City Hall Station. Library of Congress. City Hall subway station, New York City,...
The History of the New York City Subway System - AFAR
2020年9月10日 · Battles over the subway’s creation in the 1800s pitted streetcar owners and public officials on the take against businessmen and social reformers who aspired to improve the city and society through better transit.