. Scenes of modern New York . SUBWAY ENTRANCE, CITY HALL. The entrances and exits to the citys underground rapid transit system are a new feature of the streets of themetropolis. They are substantially built and of pleasing design. The herculean undertaking was completed in 1904. Ultimate cost, $60,000,000. Brooklyn Bridgeis the terminal for all lines. Manhattan western section runs to Kingsbridge, eastern to Bronx Park. Brooklyn tunnel will pass under Broadway to South Ferry,thence under East River to Atlantic and Flatbush avenues. Manhattan and Bronx lines reach Yonkers and WUliamsbridge. Va
. Scenes of modern New York . SUBWAY ENTRANCE, CITY HALL. The entrances and exits to the citys underground rapid transit system are a new feature of the streets of themetropolis. They are substantially built and of pleasing design. The herculean undertaking was completed in 1904. Ultimate cost, $60,000,000. Brooklyn Bridgeis the terminal for all lines. Manhattan western section runs to Kingsbridge, eastern to Bronx Park. Brooklyn tunnel will pass under Broadway to South Ferry,thence under East River to Atlantic and Flatbush avenues. Manhattan and Bronx lines reach Yonkers and WUliamsbridge. Various branches and loop-linesconnect INTERIOR OF SUBWAY. The subway is rectangular, 13 feet high and 25 feet wide for 2-track sections, 50 feet wide for 4-track sections. The bed is ofconcrete, with steel frame construction, concrete walls and roof, lined with asphalt and roofing felt. It is mostly near the surface, but at certain points drops lower,notably at Columbus Avenue and 104th Street, where the cars pass at a depth of 80 feet. At 169th and 181st street are elevators to stations 110 feet below thesurface. The motive power is electricity, using the third rail system. City Hall Park to 96th Street in 13 minutes.
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