New York City Subway Tokens - nycsubway.org
WEBSubway riders began to complain about tokens getting lost in their pockets and purses, or getting tokens confused with other coins. The solution was a token holder. Here's one design similar to a change maker that could held 9 tokens in 3 spring loaded tubes.
Remember NYC's Subway Tokens? - Untapped New York
WEB3 days ago · A look back at the history of New York City subway tokens, which had several iterations over the decades before being eliminated in 2003.
What happened here in New York? The token rolls out
WEBJul 26, 2024 · Despite the grittiness of New York in the 1970s, the subway tried to shine bright like a diamond to mark its diamond jubilee anniversary. In honor of 75 years of service, there was a...
Cities 101: What Happened to The NYC Subway Token?
WEBSep 13, 2024 · Where have all the NYC subway tokens gone? A recent Gizmodo article reveals what happened to tokens after they were phased out from the MTA system.
New-York Historical Society
WEBRemember The NYC Subway Token. On July 25, 1953, New York City’s subway fare was raised to 15 cents. Instead of making subway riders have three nickels each time, the city introduced the subway token, which became a symbol of the city until it was phased out for the MetroCard in 2003.
Undiscarded Stories: Remembering the NYC Subway Token
WEB3 days ago · Hear about the evolution and eventual decline of the NYC subway token, which remains prominent in the hearts of nostalgic New Yorkers!
15 Years Ago, New York City's Subway Tokens Rode Off Into the ... - WNYC
WEBBroadcasting live from New York City on 93.9 FM and AM 820 and available online and on the go. They had a 50-year run, but 2003 was the end of the line for the city's iconic transit token.
From Tokens To Taps: The History of Subway Fares - Secret NYC
WEBJul 11, 2023 · From Tokens To Taps: The Evolution of Subway Fares. Let's take a closer look at the history of subway fares in NYC and the different ways riders have paid over the years, from the subway token to the MetroCard and OMNY.
NYC's 1974 Subway Life: The Era of Token Booths - History 101 NYC
WEBThe 1974 photograph of a New York City subway token booth captures a quintessential aspect of urban life, highlighting the token-based fare system pivotal since its 1953 introduction.
An Icon of New York City (And Its Subway System) is Born
WEBJul 25, 2018 · For the next half-century, that token – even in the course of additional changes in design and fares – would remain the coin of the realm for the New York City’s subway universe. The token took on an iconic status, not just for one of the world’s oldest, largest, and busiest rapid mass transit systems but also the city that it served.
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