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| Looking Back As The New York Subway Turns 100 by Jeremy at 9:40 am EDT, Oct 23, 2004 | |||
One hundred years ago next Wednesday, at precisely 2 pm, cheering citizens flooded the streets of Manhattan, creating a "carnival" atmosphere that had the city "in an uproar from end to end." The cause of celebration was the completion of the first section of the New York City Subway. For all the excitement on opening day, it didn't take New Yorkers long to revert to their jaded selves. This brief article on the history of subway technology brings David Macaulay to mind. Be sure to check out the illustrations. | |||
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