Subways: The Tracks that Built New York CityAn illustrated history of New York City's subway system profiles the personalities responsible for designing and building the subway; recounts its construction and growth; and offers rare subway memorabilia and archival photographs. |
Contents
SEEING | 8 |
ITS WORTH YOUR LIFE TO CROSS BROADWAY | 16 |
TO HARLEM IN FIFTEEN MINUTES | 30 |
Copyright | |
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