1904
122 years ago
OpeningUnited States
New York Subway Extension Begins Service
Interborough Rapid Transit
New York City
August 9, 1904
Summary
An early extension of the Interborough Rapid Transit subway opened on August 9, 1904, expanding Manhattan service.
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The IRT subway's initial segment from City Hall to 145th Street saw further growth with the August 9 opening of the 96th Street to 145th Street section. Powered by third-rail electric multiple units, it addressed urban congestion in booming New York. Chief engineer William Barclay Parsons designed the system to handle massive ridership. This expansion solidified the subway as a model for global rapid transit, influencing city planning and daily life for millions.
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Quick Facts
- Date
- August 9, 1904
- Event Type
- Opening
- Country
- United States
- Years Ago
- 122
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