Episode 2 of 2
Public Rides
- When
- 26 February 1870 – 26 February 1871
- Where
- Broadway
The line opened to the public with a 25-cent fare, selling over 11,000 rides in the first two weeks.
The demonstration was open to the public, generating significant interest. Over 400,000 total rides were sold during its single year of operation. The tunnel was 300 feet long and 8 feet in diameter, built as a technology demonstrator for underground transit.
Sources
- Beach Pneumatic Transit Wikipedia, revision of 2026-01-12
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