The dial is made from a revenue bag that was used to. Officially licensed by the new york city transit authority, it also features a brushed, stainless steel case, batteryoperated japanese movement, and authentic 19701980 nyc token engraved on the back. Vintage nyc transit authority metal subway token dispenser. This is a new york city transit authority token used from 1953 to 1970 obverse. Get the best deals on transit tokens when you shop the largest online selection at. New york transit token bracelet museum of the city of new york. Massimo vignelli explains his iconic 1972 new york city.
The new york city subway token, tool and talisman of city life since vincent r. A mustread for transit buffs, from a nickel to a token chronicles twenty specific events in the history of new york city s mass transit systems between 1940 and 1968, including large numbers of rare photos. Get the best deals on transit tokens when you shop the largest online. They are the oldest transit system as well and have produced a variety of nyc tokens over the years. Detailed information about the coin special fare, new york city transit authority, tokens, with pictures and collection and swap management. The new york city transit authority is now known popularly as mta new york city transit nyct, or more specifically on the vehicles, mta new york city bus and mta new york city subway, though the former remains its legal name for documents and contracts. Jul 24, 2014 on july 25, 1953, new york citys subway fare was raised to 15 cents. Other stores sell ashtrays, paperweights, drinking glasses, coasters, mugs, ties, tshirts, christmas ornaments, even dresses festooned with the image of the token. The first token change occurred in 1970 when the fare was raised to 30 cents. New york city subway token dispenser and one token mta new york city transit is the largest public transportation agency in north america and one of the largest in the world. The new york city transit authority commonly called the ta is created and establishes headquarters at 370 jay street, brooklyn.
The most common new york city token material is metal. Part of the metropolitan transportation authority, the busiest and largest transit system in north america, the nycta has a daily ridership of 8 million trips over. The archer av extension token was issued in december 1988, not between 1990 and 1992. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Mar 15, 2003 the new york city subway token, tool and talisman of city life since vincent r. The tokens were changed periodically as prices changed. The central park five did eventually manage to settle a civil case against the city of new york for their ordeal but there were no winners on this one. Detailed information about the coin 1 fare, new york city transit authority sjd, tokens, with pictures and collection and swap management. Officially licensed by the mta, each bracelet comes in a new york subway mapthemed gift boxed with a cer. It was a new nyc agency created in 1953 the new york city transit authority that had the tokens minted. Special fare new york city transit authority tokens.
Transit tokens in the united states date to 1831, when brass coins were minted for john gibbss u. The dial is made from a revenue bag that was used to transfer tokens throughout the system. The history of the nyc subway maps offers a specialized area for students of design, who must surely know the name massimo vignelli, the modernist designer who named the dc metro and created the notorious 1972 nyc transit map that, writes the mta metro transit authority, reimagined the mta new york city transit subway system as a neat grid. Free transportation books to read during coronavirus. This token remained in use after the fare was raised to 20 cents in 1966 and its distinctive design quickly became a new york city icon. The scovill manufacturing company of waterbury, connecticut produced this transportation token starting during in 1953. Join new york transit museum educators for transitthemed songs, stories and activities for the youngest transportation fans. This set features 5 authentic new york transit tokens circulated from 19532003. The watch has a stainless steel case and is licensed by the new york city. History of the nyc subway token 19532003 untapped new york. The tokens are firmly affixed to french buff paper card stock, placed in a quality walnut frame with artist choice glass front. This bracelet is crafted from five authentic new york transit tokens circulated from 195379 and 19862003.
The large letter variety is slightly scarcer than the smaller letter variety. Coinoperated subway turnstiles took nickels and then dimes when the fare became ten cents. Jan 16, 2005 discussion in whats it worth started by b. The scovill company was established in 1802 as a button manufacturer and is still in business today. Tokens soldered to sterling silver jump rings and hang from a sterling silver chain. The large y cutout comes in two varieties, one with larger lettering than the other. Passengers originally paid for a subway ride with a ticket. New york city transit authority good for one fare transit token. They met their end in 1998, when the new york city transit authority had the 60 million remaining bulls eye coins melted into scrap metal. New york city has the largest transit system in the united states. An illustrated history of new york city s transit cars centennial edition. Solid brass with cutout y in center since first being used in new york city in 1953, there were five different type issues of transit tokens. Streetcars are as dead as sailing ships, said mayor fiorello laguardia in a radio speech, two days before madison avenues streetcars yielded to buses.
Our fleet of more than 6,400 subway cars traveled approximately 358 million miles in 2016, along 665 miles. Both public transportation and museums are important parts of a community and can be shared by everyone. Officially licensed by the mta, each item comes in a new york subway mapthemed gift boxed with a certificate of authenticity. New york transit token bracelet museum of the city of. The first token was the size of a dime and made of solid brass. New york city subway token dispenser and one token new york city subway token dispenser believe to be from 1950s designed for the small sized new york city subway token measures. This book was originally published prior to 1923, and represents a reproduction of an important historical work.
My oldest are 2 tokens with a small ys in the middle of nyc cut into it. New listing city bus linesgreenville, texas transit token tx 400 a. New york city transit authority token national museum of. New listing vintage cleveland interurban railroad trolley token ohio 1930. Subway token new york city transit authority plain bimetallic bullseye 1992 to 11121995 finished with or without a patina. Impellitteri was mayor, is dead at age 50, transit officials said yesterday.
The initial subway token design featured the initials nyc in the center, with the y cut out. On june 15, 1953, the new york state legislature created the new york city transit authority now mta new york city transit as a separate public corporation to manage and operate all cityowned bus, trolley, and subway routes. New york city was one of the last major transit systems to adopt an electronic fare system, which was finally set in motion with the first electronic turnstile and sale of. Scovill was an early industrial american innovator, adapting armory manufacturing processes to massproduce a variety of consumer goods including buttons, daguerreotype mats. Is it possible that these are worth more than their face value, or should i just use. Starting with the dimesize 50s era token and ending with the 5 boroughs pentagram token in mid90s. The first comprehensive history of public transportation in north america to be published in more than 60 years, the book traces the grwoth of urban mass transit from the horsedrawn street cars of the 1830s through the development of cable cars, electric street cars, subways, and buses, to the new light rail systems that are playing a key. Taken as a whole, the items in the book everything from old token to nycta uniforms to pamphlets distributed to touristsamount to a stunning visual archive of new york s transit history. This transit token was from the north baltimore region that includes the neighborhoods of mt. I have new york city transit authority good for one fare tokens from different years and of seperate prototypes. Transit historian brian cudahys a century of subways.
At the transit museum store, you can buy a set of the five historic new york city subway tokens, introduced in 1953, 1970, 1980, 1986 and 1995, as well as subway tokens made into key rings, lapel pins, cuff links, bracelets, and money clips. The new york city transit authority also known as nycta, the ta or simply transit, and branded as mta new york city transit is a public authority in the u. Solid brass with cutout y in center since first being used in new york city in 1953, there were five different type issues of. Jun 08, 2017 were excited to announce the launch of subway library, a new initiative between the new york public library, brooklyn public library, and queens library, the mta, and transit wireless that provides subway riders in new york city with free access to hundreds of ebooks, excerpts, and short storiesall ready to read on the train. The first was issued in 1953, followed by new versions in 1970, 1980, 1986, and this one in 1995. Other stores sell ashtrays, paperweights, drinking glasses, coasters, mugs, ties, tshirts, christmas ornaments, even dresses festooned with the image of. Mta new york city transit is the largest public transportation agency in north america and one of the largest in the world. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Vintage new york city transit authority coin token good. This token is the fifth version of the new york city subway token. Horsecar tokens were issued more widely in the 1830s, as were tokens for horsedrawn omnibuses. Instead of making subway riders have three nickels each time, the city introduced the subway token, which became a symbol of the city until it was phased out for the metrocard in 2003.
Subway customers bought tickets to pay their fare until may 10, 1920. The metropolitan transit authority one fare coin is one of the more striking tokens since it contains a cutout in the center of the coin. On july 25, 1953, new york citys subway fare was raised to 15 cents. Newer contracts and rfps, however, have also used the popular name. Get the best deal for transit tokens from the largest online selection at. To help support the citys efforts to contain the spread of covid19, newyork historical is temporarily closed to the public until it is safe to reopen.
Celebrating 100 years of new yorks underground railways 2003, fordham university press tells the story of the creation of the allelectric irt in 1904 and how it expanded, evolved, and consolidated into today. A mustread for transit buffs, from a nickel to a token chronicles twenty specific events in the history of new york citys mass transit systems between 1940 and 1968, including large numbers of rare photos. The small y token had a total mintage of 48 million, including a rare variant of this type with the y not cut out. The lives of the five boys were changed forever the night of april 20th 1989 along with tricia meili and nothing will ever fix that. Join new york transit museum educators for transit themed songs, stories and activities for the youngest transportation fans. Officially licensed by the mta, each bracelet comes in. Vintage new york city transit authority coin token good for. This watch is hand crafted from an authentic 70s era 78 ycut new york transit token.
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