This is a vintage New York City Subway map from November 1995, focusing on Lower Manhattan.
This Map has been stored away since obtaining it from transit booth. The map is in great condition never displayed.
Key Details from the Map
- Era: Issued by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) in 1995.
- Coverage: Shows the dense network of lines converging at the southern tip of Manhattan, including the 1, 9, 4, 5, N, and R trains.
Historical Markers:
- The 1 and 9 trains are shown serving the South Ferry and Cortlandt St stations.
- The World Trade Center site (indicated by the blue "E" line terminus) is visible.
Notable landmarks like Bowling Green, City Hall, and Wall Street are clearly labeled.
Notable Differences from Today
- The 9 Train: This map features the 9 train, which operated as a "skip-stop" partner to the 1 train until it was discontinued in 2005.
- Visual Style: It uses the iconic graphic design language established by Unimark International (Massimo Vignelli) and later refined by Michael Hertz Associates, characterized by its clean lines and specific color-coding for trunk lines.