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  • See Beach Express: Alfred Ely Beach and New York City’s First Subway

    See Beach Express: Alfred Ely Beach and New York City’s First Subway

    When the so-called “secret” subway line opened in February 1870, many New Yorkers were completely […]

  • The (Short) History of Cannabis in NYC

    The (Short) History of Cannabis in NYC

    Recreational cannabis usage in New York City can generally be traced back to the infamous […]

  • The Elevated Railroads of New York City

    The Elevated Railroads of New York City

    Engineer Charles T. Harvey demonstrating his experimental elevated line for investors, 1867. The West Side […]

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