Anyone who has lived in New York City for any length of time...especially in Manhattan...knows the joys and terror of the subway system. The N.Y. Times has posted a lengthy photo tribute to the underground/elevated trains that carry so many people where they need to go in the Big Apple. The pictures go back to some of the earliest days to recent times.
I took the F and the E train from Queens into Manhattan more times than I care to count, and when I lived in Manhattan, the trip uptown was just minutes long from my apartment near Washington Square. Depending on the time of day, that was either a fast and uneventful journey, or a threatening edgy experience.
I never got mugged or anything on the subway, but there were times when I thought it was a distinct possibility.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hRGFqSkNjHk
ReplyDeleteEnjoyed the photos. I lived in NYC 1964-1974. Thanks for the reference!
ReplyDeleteBTW, I appreciated the Jewish holidays even though I am not Jewish. Reason: On those holidays I could get a seat on the subway!