Secrets of the New York City Subways Book

Construction of the NYC subways started in 1900. The finest architects, engineers and craftsmen were commissioned to create one of the greatest subway systems in the world. This richly-illustrated book contains hundreds of vintage black & white and contemporary color photos. This volume also is a NYC guidebook and contains tourist information about every one of the 472 subway stations such as the date of construction, noted artists who designed mosaics, sculptures and stained glass installations; historic sites located nearby; museums and tourist attractions. It's a must-have book if you are visiting NYC for the first of fiftieth time.

In this updated edition you can find information on the 2nd Avenue subway and the beautiful art found there. Whether visting Times Square, the Brooklyn Bridge, Grand Central Terminal or the Highline you can find great art and interesting history along the way with this smart book.

Paperback : 364 pages