NYC 400 - 665 Miles and Counting: The History of the NYC Subway

It's right there under your feet, you probably ride it every day, but how much do you really know about New York City's subway system? It's time to explore one of the oldest and largest public transit systems in the world.

Join me as we explore the history of the original New York City subway line — opened in 1904 with 9.1 miles of route and 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, pre-pandemic, nearly 6 million riders per day.

Led by transit expert and licensed tour guide Gary Dennis, our subterranean exploration from Brooklyn Bridge — City Hall station to Times Square Station will include:

• An overview of New York public transportation back in the 1800s, and why The Great Blizzard of 1888 was the catalyst for a subway system
• The history and inside story of the creation of the original 1904 subway line, and how it grew into the most extensive transportation system in the world
• 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
• A glimpse of Old City Hall Station from the 6 train, the crown jewel of the subway system, which closed in 1945