The large y cutout comes in two varieties, one with larger lettering than the other. Over the next 50 years there were six different variations of the token designed and minted. On all modes of transport except for nyc ferry, all fare payments must be made using metrocard or except for express buses and subways coins excluding halfdollars and pennies. Mcclellan spoke, saying, now i, as mayor, in the name of the.
The transit museum store was established to support the exhibition and educational programming of the new york transit museum. Transit tokens in the united states date to 1831, when brass coins were minted for john gibbss u. History of transportation in new york city wikipedia. Apr 03, 2015 in many respects the citys rapid transit history begins on april 25, 1831 when the state legislature awarded a charter to the newyork and harlaem rail road company authorizing its owners to construct a single or double rail road or way, from any point on the north bounds of twentythird street, to any point on the harlaem river. Generally, in recent new york city history, as the citys economy grows and employment increases, transit ridership does as well. Jan 16, 2005 all of the nyc transit tokens listed in 1983 at values between. An illustrated history of new york citys transit cars, 18672004. The first was issued in 1953, followed by new versions in 1970, 1980, 1986, and this one in 1995. New yorks transit history gets the beautiful visual. The fares for services operated under the brands of mta regional bus new york city subway.
June 15, 2003 the new york city transit authority now called new york city transit began operating on this date 50 years ago, replacing new york city s board of transportation as the agency in charge of all subway and elevated lines and city owned bus and trolley lines. The archer av extension token was issued in december 1988, not between 1990 and 1992. This token is the fifth version of the new york city subway token. It was a new nyc agency created in 1953 the new york city transit authority that had the tokens minted. Remember the nyc subway token ny historical society new.
From a nickel to a token depicts a potpourri of wellremembered, partially forgotten, and totally obscure happenings drawn from the historical tapestry of new york mass transit. The map was originally published in scientific american magazine and features both an overhead 2d perspective of the transit lines in new york city. Authentic nyc subway token collection cynthia gale new york. Its operator is the new york city transit authority nycta, which is controlled by the metropolitan transportation authority mta of new york. Another one of our newly uploaded youtube videos displaying a vintage nyc transit map that was produced in 1892. Detailed information about the coin 1 fare, new york city transit authority sjd, tokens, with pictures and collection and swap management. In 1948 the fare was raised to ten cents, so the new york city transit authority reoutfitted the. All of the nyc transit tokens listed in 1983 at values between. Routes most recently introduced are generally not listed. Vintage new york city transit authority coin token good. Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features.
To help support the citys efforts to contain the spread of covid19, newyork historical is temporarily closed to the public until it is safe to reopen. If your year ids are correct, the 1953 is ny630ao 6 var. An illustrated history of new york city s transit cars. A century by john stern thursday, october 27, 1904 was a gala day in the city of new york. Tokens were also produced for ferries, buses, and streetcars, often out of cheap white metal, aluminum, or more costly. Subways and effective april 21, 2019 express buses within new york. Produced under the auspices of new yorks metropolitan transit authority, this comprehensive account of the rapid transit systems design and. The large letter variety is slightly scarcer than the smaller letter variety.
The new york city transit authority commonly called the ta is created and establishes headquarters at 370 jay street, brooklyn. Nyc subway history is on display at the new york transit. In 2004 the centennial year for the original irt subwaywe have new york subways. The route numbering has generally remained stable going into the 21st century. New york the metropolitan transportation authoritys n line in the queens borough of new york city will undergo major track upgrades this summer. List of express bus routes in new york city project.
History of the nyc subway token 19532003 untapped new york. Instead of making subway riders have three nickels each time, the city introduced the subway token, which became a symbol of the city until it was phased out for the metrocard in 2003. The first subway line in new york city opened on october 27, 1904. Six hundred guests assembled inside flagbedecked city hall listened to speeches extolling the brandnew subway, new yorks first. Vintage new york city transit authority coin token. The shape of new york citys transportation system changed as the city did, and the result is an expansive modernday system of industrialera infrastructure. Instead of making subway riders have three nickels each time, the city. Detailed information about the coin 1 fare, new york city transit authority magnetic, tokens, with pictures and collection and swap management. Solid brass with cutout y in center since first being used in new york city in 1953, there were five different type issues of transit tokens. The metropolitan transportation authority mta operates a number of express bus routes in new york city, united states. Mtanew york city transit memorabilia and collectables. New york city was one of the last major transit systems to adopt an electronic fare system, which was finally set in motion with the first electronic turnstile and sale of.
Hilary swift for the new york times in one corner hung a framed map of the subway system. The new york city transit projects that never were curbed ny. New york city transit a memorandum addressed to the public service. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. This book was originally published prior to 1923, and represents a reproduction of an important historical work.
As a result of the new york city transit authoritys employee suggestion program a series of four service medals were developed in 1979. To celebrate the centennial of this event, the johns hopkins university press presents a new edition of gene sansones acclaimed book, evolution of new york city subways. The new york city subway is a rapid transit system that serves four of the five boroughs of new york city, new york. The shape of new york city s transportation system changed as the city did, and the result is an expansive modernday.
Comprehensive account of the rapid transit systems design and engineering history offers an extensive array of photographs, engineering plans, and technical data for nearly every subway car in the new york city. June 15, 2003 the new york city transit authority now called new york city transit began operating on this date 50 years ago, replacing new york citys board of transportation as the agency in charge of all subway and elevated lines and cityowned bus and trolley lines. Tour the new york transit museum, a repository of subway history new, 7 comments you wont find a cooler place to explore the history of new york citys transportation system. Maintenance crews will replace all switches along a 730foot span of elevated track south of the astoriaditmars boulevard station, as well as track panels and steel girders that support the. In addition to transits regular monthly sales offerings, we are very pleased to present a sales program designed especially for buyers interested in acquiring a little bit of nyc transits history. Horsecar tokens were issued more widely in the 1830s, as were tokens for horsedrawn omnibuses. Objects, contains over 400 objects related to the new. The tokens were changed periodically as prices changed. New york city transit routes queens concise history in new york city, all bus route numbers are preceded by a letter indicating the borough. New york city transit line history 1918 youtube video. Along with its outgoing fleet of buses and subway cars, transit has station signs and fixtures, vintage tokens, and other collectibles. Sep 18, 2017 the new york city transit projects that never were. The interborough rapid transit company irt was the first to roll out an underground subway line in manhattan on october 27, 1904, operating rails between city hall and 145th street. After all, people need to get to work, and if more people are working, more people are going to be using the subways and buses to get to their jobs.
Coinoperated subway turnstiles took nickels and then dimes when the fare became ten cents. The new york city transit authority also known as nycta, the ta or simply transit, and branded as mta new york city transit is a public authority in the u. The first token change occurred in 1970 when the fare was raised to 30 cents. Subway customers bought tickets to pay their fare until may 10, 1920. New yorks transit history gets the beautiful visual archive it deserves. Solid brass with cutout y in center since first being used in new york city in 1953, there were five different type issues of. The iconic new york city subway token and talisman of the city was first introduced in 1953. The new york city subway token and revenue bag watch is hand crafted from an authentic 1970s era. Like many transit agencies across the country, new yorks mta has had to raise fares recently to make up for recessionendued budget problems. On july 25, 1953, new york citys subway fare was raised to 15 cents. New listing city bus linesgreenville, texas transit token tx 400 a. New york city transit line history 1918 youtube video posted on april 17, 2015 by bravuramedia just wanted to share our latest youtube upload which explores and examines a vintage map of new york city, more specifically a transit line map that was produced in 1918.
New york city subway token watch newyork historical society. Made of varying materials, but mainly solid brass, these became a wellknown symbol of the bustling underground transit subway system known as the mta. Nov 29, 2004 back then, i thought the book was an incredible tribute to the rolling stock of the new york city subway system. New york city transit n line to see significant upgrades. The initial subway token design featured the initials nyc in the center, with the y cut out. The new york city transit projects that never were.
He discovered tokens dating back to 1860, a ticket stub from 1885 when it cost three cents to take the train across. In many respects the citys rapid transit history begins on april 25, 1831 when the state legislature awarded a charter to the newyork and harlaem rail road company authorizing its owners to construct a single or double rail road or way, from any point on the north bounds of twentythird street, to any point on the harlaem river. Designed by michael bosnick then a graphics department employee at 370 jay street, it is an updated modification on the nyctas 1953 logo of a subway and bus superimposed on a skyline of manhattan and map of. August 14, 2003 largest power failure in us history hits new york. An illustrated history of new york city s transit cars, 18672004. New listing vintage cleveland interurban railroad trolley token ohio 1930. This is a new york city transit authority token used from 1953 to 1970 obverse. Robins, formerly survey director for new yorks landmarks commission, has written and lectured about the citys architecture and history for 30 years.
For the first time its in 116year history, the new york city subways will no longer have planned 247 service as gov. New york city transit authority new york, ny business. Part of the metropolitan transportation authority, the busiest and largest transit system in north america, the nycta has a daily ridership of 8 million trips over. The mission of the new york transit museum is to collect, exhibit, interpret and preserve the structural, sociological, and technological history of landbased public transportation systems in the new york metropolitan region, past and present, and to conduct research and educational programs that make its extensive collection accessible and meaningful to the broadest possible. With stores in the museums main subway station home in downtown brooklyn, at the museums gallery annex and store at grand central terminal, and online, the stores generate about 20% of the museums operating revenue. Jan 16, 2018 hilary swift for the new york times in one corner hung a framed map of the subway system. The world trade center and subway style, he has written for the new york times, new york magazine, and architectural record. The small y token had a total mintage of 48 million, including a rare variant of this type with the y not cut out. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Express bus routes operated by mta new york city transit, or under contract to the city economic development corporation by academy bus, are assigned an express x prefix, while those operated by mta bus company are assigned multiborough for instance qm prefixes. Wear a piece of history and get to your train on time. New listingvintage nyc new york city subway train bus metro transit token cut out y. Kelley discovered and purchased tokens from the omnibus dating back to. This particular token was first issued by rochester transit corporation in 1948 and were sold 11 for 50 this is a white metal copper plated 16mm token.
Jul 24, 2014 on july 25, 1953, new york citys subway fare was raised to 15 cents. Vintage new york city transit authority coin token good for. Transportation in new york city has ranged from strong dutch authority in the 17th century, expansionism during the industrial era in the 19th century and half of the 20th century, to cronyism during the robert moses era. An intimate view of the citys history, merging design and infrastructure over the. Sparberg deftly captures five boroughs of grit, chaos, and emotion grappling with a massive and unwieldy transit system. Before new york state took over all new york city bus, trolley, and subway operations on june 15, 1953, the subway was controlled by private companies. Andrew cuomo and his mta announced on thursday that, beginning next wednesday, trains will not run between 1 a. I also thought it would be a very long time before such a volume could be surpassed in any way.
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