The Subway in Pictures

Found this amazing slide show on the New York Times website today that chronicles the history of the Subway from its inception. Here are a few of my favorite shots, go here to see the entire gallery.


1930s - The view north on Sixth Avenue, when the roadway was hidden by elevated tracks


1932 - A new floor-ceiling turnstile is introduced on the Eighth Avenue line. It's crazy how these turnstiles are still intact today more than 80 years later.


1958 - A suitcase served as a card table during a ride on the Rockaway Special. I love the shirts on those two boys.


1967 - A father and son heading to the racetrack via the Aqueduct Special


1969 - Children riding on the Lexington Avenue Express. My favorite picture of the set, the boy's suit and bow tie outfit is on point.


1979 - Graffiti begins to take over Subway cars


1980 - A nun navigates through a flooded station


1981 - Graffiti transformation is complete


1983 - New Japanese built subway cars with a graffiti resistant finish are loaded onto the rails


1986 - A car going through the wash