The Hidden History Of America’s First Subway
The United States got its first subway system in Boston, Massachusetts, a city known for its winding streets and growing population in the late 1800s. This underground marvel opened on September 1, 1897, changing how people moved around and setting the stage for other cities to follow. Known as the Tremont Street Subway, it was a solution to a big problem: too many people, horses, and streetcars clogging the roads. Today, it’s part of Boston’s Green Line, still running after more than a century. This article dives into why it was built, how it worked, and what it means now.