The Abandoned Ghost Subway Stations Under New York

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dave The station was closed on December 31, 1945, because its curved platform could not accommodate newer, longer subway cars.

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The architectural genius of Rafael Guastavino

dave Spanish architect Rafael Guastavino used a patented tile-arch system to build the station's beautiful curved ceilings without steel support.

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Fun Facts

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Fun Fact

City Hall skylights: The station's skylights were blacked out with tar during World War II to protect against potential air raids, hiding their beauty for decades.

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Quizzes

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Quiz

What decorative lighting feature made the City Hall station look more like a ballroom than a subway?

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What protective measure during World War II obscured the beauty of the City Hall station's skylights?

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Who was the Mayor of New York City who drove the inaugural subway train in 1904?

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How can modern transit riders legally see the inside of the abandoned City Hall station today?

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Why was the City Hall subway station permanently closed in 1945?

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Which active subway station is located just a short walk away from the abandoned City Hall station?

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When did the original City Hall subway station first open to the public?

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Which famous architectural technique was used to build the curved ceilings of City Hall station?

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Glosario

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Glossary

station (noun)
A regular stopping place on a public transportation route, especially one on a railway. The ornate lower Manhattan transit stop closed to passengers on New Year's Eve in 1945.