You CAN Get There From Here August 31, 2025

 The Poster House is a NYC treasure. They always have fun, informative and unique exhibits. They are closing soon to install new exhibits but the one I share today is on thru November 2. I admit I am a mass transit New Yorker. I haven’t drive a car in over 10 years and do not miss it at all. Our subway system gets all of us where we need to go quickly and cheaply. My earliest memory is paying 15 cents for a ride. The NYC subway token was first introduced in 1953. Over the next 50 years, 6 variations were designed and minted, becoming well-known symbols of the underground transit system. Just after midnight on April 13, 2003, these iconic tokens were phased out and the MTA transitioned to the Metrocard for its fare collection. Now the Metrocard has been replaced by the Omni card which is a tap and go system. This exhibit is focused on The Interborough Rapid Transit Company (IRT) which opened New York City’s original underground subway line in October 1904. While the city was one of the most diverse in the country, before the introduction of the subway, most New Yorkers were not in regular contact with people outside their own neighborhoods. Initially extending from the Bronx to Lower Manhattan (with service to Brooklyn beginning in 1908) and forming part of the wider transit system , the convenient and affordable IRT encouraged riders to travel beyond their communities for both work and leisure. This small exhibit features the in-car posters In order to entice people to regularly use the subway. The Subway Sun, highlighted each borough’s unique attractions. Put the Poster House on your regular schedule and visit it often. They also have an amazing gift shop.