The subway was an integral part of New York City’s development. It wouldn't be the city it is today without this incredible subway system that supports it.
Building the subway was hard work: 7,700 people labored in dangerous conditions constructing the first subway line, with 16 giving their lives.
On opening day, 150,000 people paid a nickel to ride the subway through 28 stations, marking a significant milestone in mass transit.
Mass transit allowed people to live further outside the central city, transforming entire sections of the city and catalyzing urban development.
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