Tell the Story of New York in 10 Objects Report | WNYC | New York Public Radio, Podcasts, Live Streaming Radio, News

/* Hide loading templates */ #js-listings:before, #js-listings:after, .loading-page:before, .loading-page, .loading-page:after, .loading-spinner:before, .loading-spinner:after, body:not(.ember-application):before, body:not(.ember-application):after, /* Hide ui that requires scripting */ #stream_launch_widget, .btn-group { display: none !important; } /* show hidden page elements */ body>#full-page-viewport-wrapper, body>#navigation-menu { display: inherit; } /* show images */ #main img, #series img, #related img { opacity: 1; } /* style warning message */ .noscript-warning { color: #003666; margin: 0 2rem 2rem 2rem; padding: 1.5rem; background: #EBC0B7; border-radius: 5px; } It looks like there's an issue with JavaScript in your browser. For a better experience, we recommend that you enable JavaScript. Go to https://www.whatismybrowser.com/guides/how-to-enable-javascript/ to learn more.

January 30, 2012 01:40:07 PM

name:

Peter Brownscombe

location:

East Village

object:

New York Subway token.

description:

It symbolizes the concept of the one universal fare that unifies the whole city. When I first arrived here from Europe in 1970s, I was quite surprised by this "socialist" concept. It didn't matter if you were rich or poor, going one stop or all the way out to Flushing, one recyclable token got you into the system.

The New York Subway is one of the world's great equalizers.

photo:

Leave a Comment

Email addresses are required but never displayed.