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Clifton Hood traces the complex and fascinating history of the New York City subway system. At its opening in 1904, the tracks covered the twenty-two miles from City Hall up to 145th Street and Broadway, the longest stretch ever built at one time. From that initial route through the completion... read more

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First Sentence

I wrote this book for two separate audiences: fellow scholars of urban history and readers who are captivated by the history of cities, particularly New York City.

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  1. Clifton Hood (Author)

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