Underground Manhattan: Exploring the History of the NYC Subway System
Join New York Adventure Club to explore the history of the New York City subway system. Opened in 1904 with a single line serving 28 stations, the City of New York's subway system has since grown to encompass 472 stations and over 245 miles of tracks, serving nearly 6 million riders per day.
Led by transit expert and licensed tour guide Gary Dennis, this subterranean exploration will include: an overview of NYC public transportation back in the 1800s (and why 'The Great Blizzard of 1888' was the catalyst for a subway system); the history & inside story of the creation of the original 1904 subway line; a closer look at the art, architecture, and secrets hiding in plain sight of stations including Brooklyn Bridge - City Hall, Astor Place, and Times Square; and a glimpse of Old City Hall Station from the 6 train, the crown jewel of the subway system, which closed in 1945.