Opened on October 27, 1904, City Hall was designed to be the
showpiece of the first ‘Manhattan Main Line’. Unusually elegant
in architectural style, it is unique among the original IRT stations.
The platform and mezzanine feature Guastavino arches and
skylights, colored glass tilework, and brass chandeliers;
however the station was closed and boarded up in 1945, as newer
longer cars were required to match the demand of passengers
that passed through the system.
But as the stations tracks were severely curved, a dangerous gap
between the train doors and the platform was formed making it
an unsafe area. This combined with the fact that only about 600
people used it, resulted in its closure.
Fortunately the 6 Train will now allow the passengers who have been
enlightened with the knowledge of its whereabouts to stay on the
train during its turnaround and see the City Hall Station.
You won’t be able to get off, but you’ll be taken for a slow tour of
the platform and see what a beauty it was in its heyday!
showpiece of the first ‘Manhattan Main Line’. Unusually elegant
in architectural style, it is unique among the original IRT stations.
The platform and mezzanine feature Guastavino arches and
skylights, colored glass tilework, and brass chandeliers;
however the station was closed and boarded up in 1945, as newer
longer cars were required to match the demand of passengers
that passed through the system.
But as the stations tracks were severely curved, a dangerous gap
between the train doors and the platform was formed making it
an unsafe area. This combined with the fact that only about 600
people used it, resulted in its closure.
Fortunately the 6 Train will now allow the passengers who have been
enlightened with the knowledge of its whereabouts to stay on the
train during its turnaround and see the City Hall Station.
You won’t be able to get off, but you’ll be taken for a slow tour of
the platform and see what a beauty it was in its heyday!
