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Dual Contracts
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The Dual Contracts, also known as the Dual Subway System, were contracts for the construction and/or rehabilitation and operation of rapid transit lines in the City of New York. The contracts were sig
The original "H" system that predated the contracts
The original "H" system that predated the contracts
The large Chambers Street station was the BMT's Manhattan hub.
The large Chambers Street station was the BMT's Manhattan hub.
The IRT rebuilt the Steinway Tunnel, originally a trolley tunnel, for subway use.
The IRT rebuilt the Steinway Tunnel, originally a trolley tunnel, for subway use.
1911 plan, giving all the contracts to the BRT
1911 plan, giving all the contracts to the BRT
Early history of the IRT subway
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The first regularly operated line of the New York City Subway was opened on October 27, 1904, and was operated by the Interborough Rapid Transit Company. The early IRT system consisted of a single tru
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…and 4.77 million in 1910. Living in Manhattan was becoming a hazard due to the higher probability of crime and overcrowding, and for the most part, the first subway line only served areas that were already developed. The first subway lines to the outer boroughs were planned during the early 20th century. Dispersion…
The Simpson Street station in the Bronx opened on November 26, 1904.
The Simpson Street station in the Bronx opened on November 26, 1904.
The Bowling Green station, built as part of Contract 2
The Bowling Green station, built as part of Contract 2
The 168th Street station has overpasses linking its two platforms. The station is also built at a deep level and, as a result, is only reachable via e
The 168th Street station has overpasses linking its two platforms. The station is also built at a deep level and, as a result, is only reachable via elevator.
Ceramic plaques on station walls were associated with something of local significance. Seen here is a faience plaque with beaver at Astor Place, repre
Ceramic plaques on station walls were associated with something of local significance. Seen here is a faience plaque with beaver at Astor Place, representing the beaver pelts that helped make John Jacob Astor wealthy.