Subway

The subway has become one of the most sought-after sight seeing spot in Cincinnati. Though there is no dearth of tourist spots in the city, the subway is mostly in demand. History takes us to the story that during ancient US era, every important city had a subway. These cities were Chicago, New York, LA and many others. It was in the beginning of the twentieth century that Cincinnati also had a subway for its own. The main hindrance in building the subway was to empty the Erie and Miami canal.

In 1920, after the end of world war one, the first step towards making the subway was taken. The first ground was broken at Walnut Street. The cost was initially estimated to be $12 million but later it was reduced to only $6 million.

Cincinnati Subway

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Then a vote was announced and nearly 80% of the population of Cincinnati voted for the setting up of the subway. The construction of the subway was stopped before even 16 miles of it was completed. Today, the subway is still intact and right beneath the feet of the citizens of Cincinnati. Though major portion of the subway cannot be visited by the common people, there still remains great curiosity about the place.

The subway runs under Central Parkway for nearly two miles. Three underground stations that were built still stand at Race St, Brighton's Corner and Liberty St. the tunnel is still maintained by the government and can be used for the next hundred years or so. Travel to Cincinnati is very pleasant one as it has many places to visit including the subway. Cincinnati travel guide can be found online via various sites.

Cincinnati subway on Wikipedia

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