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Express Trains in Subway at Spring Street, New York, 1905

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Three subway tracks visible along with many structural support poles. One inbound and one outbound subway train are visible.
Courtesy of Library of Congress, "Express trains in subway at Spring Street, New York," Detroit Publishing Co., 1905

Description

The New York City subway system - a railway network in tunnels under New York City - opened in 1904. It cost five cents to ride the subway in 1904, and 150,000 people rode the subway on opening day. The population of New York City was 3,437,202 in 1900 and had grown to 8,175,133 in 2010.

Source-Dependent Questions

  • Is New York, New York, an urban area or a rural area? Use evidence from the image to support your answer.
  • What opportunities does an underground transportation system provide citizens?
  • How does a subway change daily life for people living in New York City?

Citation Information 

"Express trains in subway at Spring Street, New York," Detroit Publishing Co., 1905. Courtesy of Library of Congress