Vintage Transit Plan Subway Map From 1939 Shows a Different Way to Connect New York City

Extended Rapid Transit Facilities, New York City Transit System, 1939

This interesting proposed transit plan from 1939 shows all 5 New York City boroughs interconnected in a way that never materialized. Check out the way the N line in Queens hits the neighborhoods of Astoria Heights, East Elmhurst, and La Guardia Airport. More surprising is how the D Line would tunnel out to Staten Island. Check it out!

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Matt enjoys exploring the City's with his partner and son. He is an avid marathon runner, and spends most of his time eating, running, and working on cool stuff.

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