Old City Hall Station

Andy and I went on a tour of the Old City Hall subway station. The station was opened on October 27, 1904 and was designed to be the jewel in NYC’s new subway system. The station is elegant with its beautiful arches, Guastavino tiles, chandeliers and unique skylights. Skylights were added to make people feel as if they were not underground, to get passengers used to this new mode of transportation. 

Given the station’s sharp curve, which made turning trains difficult through this area, and the proximity to other trains in the area, the station closed on December 31, 1945. It remains open to a select few visitors every year and you have to obtain clearance to see it. Such a beautiful reminder of a bygone time.

It was a fun date night. Thanks, NY Transit Museum, for preserving this treasure!