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The Cincinnati Subway was a partially completed rapid transit system beneath the streets of Cincinnati, Ohio.Although the system only grew to a little more than 2 miles (3.2 km) in length, its derelict tunnels and stations make up the largest abandoned subway tunnel system in the United States.
The outreach association coordinated tours of the abandoned subway tunnels for 13 years. The story of Cincinnati's subway can go back to roughly 1910 when government officials started its planning.
Brighton Place is an abandoned and unused subway station of the Cincinnati Subway. The station is the last through station before the tracks go above ground along Interstate 75 . [ 1 ] The station was planned in 1916, but was not completed due to lack of funding. [ 2 ]
Construction of the Cincinnati Subway began in the early 1900s to upgrade the Cincinnati Streetcar system, however due to political arguments, World War 1 and the Great Depression during the 1920s and 1930s, the construction of the subway system in Cincinnati was indefinitely cancelled, leaving all the stations of the subway to be abandoned.
Abandoned subway stations make for fun travel destinations in New York City; Paris, France; Cincinnati, Ohio; London, England; and Toronto, Canada.
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Race Street is an abandoned and never used subway station of the Cincinnati Subway. The station was planned to be the hub of the 16 mile system. [1] The station was planned in 1916, but lacked funding to complete. [2] The Race Street Station is the largest station in the system, and would have been one of the main downtown hubs.
Pages in category "Abandoned rapid transit stations in the United States" The following 3 pages are in this category, out of 3 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .