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A Single Picture Of Every Stop Along New York City’s Longest Subway Line

09/14/2015

Last week, in the midst of packing for a pretty big move, I decided to take a break and do something I’ve always wanted to: ride the A train from start to finish.

The A train is New York City’s longest subway line. For just the standard fare of $2.75, it will take you more than 31 miles from Inwood to Far Rockaway, passing through three boroughs and 36 regular stops (65 at night).

In particular, I’ve always been curious to see how the city changes along the route, so I brought my camera and took a single picture outside each regular stop along the way. Got your Metrocard? Hurry, get on now, it’s coming…

INWOOD – 207^th STREET

DYCKMAN ST

190^th STREET

181^st STREET

175^th STREET

168^th STREET

145^th STREET

125^th STREET

59^th STREET – COLUMBUS CIRCLE

42^nd STREET – PORT AUTHORITY

34^th STREET – PENN STATION

14^th STREET

WEST 4^th STREET – WASHINGTON SQUARE

CANAL STREET

CHAMBERS STREET

FULTON STREET

HIGH STREET

JAY STREET

HOYT SCHERMERHORN

NOSTRAND AVENUE

UTICA AVENUE

BROADWAY JUNCTION

EUCLID AVENUE

GRANT AVENUE

80^th STREET

88^th STREET

ROCKAWAY BOULEVARD

AQUEDUCT RACETRACK – NORTH CONDUIT AVENUE

HOWARD BEACH – JFK AIRPORT

You know what? Rather than skip to the next stop, why don’t we hope aboard here at Howard Beach and ride to the next station together. Be sure to look out the window – it’s my favorite subway view in the city…

BROAD CHANNEL

BEACH 67^th STREET

BEACH 60^th STREET

BEACH 44^th STREET

BEACH 36^th STREET

BEACH 25^th STREET

FAR ROCKAWAY – MOTT AVENUE

What a wonderful city. Going to miss it.

-SCOUT

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Catalina

09/15/2015

Are you moving?? Will you be scouting and sharing with us whichever town you’re moving to? I’ve been visiting this blog since its old template days and each time has been so delightful. Not only I’ve gathered information for past and future NYC trips, but its images and stories have fulfilled many daydreams. Thank you so much for all the work you’ve invested here! You’ve got plenty of fans and admirers 🙂

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Jesse

09/16/2015

As a native New Yorker currently in Chicago, always enjoy anything about it. Great piece on A train line. A lot if stories can be told by visiting both sbove and below ground. Keep up the great work!

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BEVERLY RHETT

09/16/2015

Are you familiar with the Kingsbridge Armory in the Bronx? It is a beautiful remnant of the City’s past and would look wonderful on film, I’m sure. The Bronx is so often ignored or shown in such a negative manner in movies, but there are many architectural treasures in my borough that need to be seen and appreciated. Another Bronx treasure is the Bronx Court building at 161st and Washington Ave, that is currently being used as a cultural institution. And lastly, I’d like to mention the stately mansions in the Riverdale Section of the Bronx; City Island and the famous Poe Cottage, former home to Edgar Allen Poe. All can be Googled.

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Sean P. Fodera

09/16/2015

I have to ask: if you jumped off at each station to take a photo, and had to wait for the next train, how long did this photo journey take? If ever I had questions about your devotion to your art (and what you do is an art form) and this site, this post put paid to my questions.

As for the move, I’m hoping it’s only “big” as in a move to a bigger place, or perhaps a move in-with someone special. Best of luck, in any event.

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Stephanie Rogers

09/17/2015

Figures…I find you, I lose you, I find you again and you’re LEAVING! (You can use that line in your movie if you want.)

Anyway, wherever you’re headed next, I hope the skies and sights are inspiring and the rent is more reasonable. Love you, love your work; this native New Yorker will miss you lots!

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AJ

09/17/2015

You can’t be moving! Your blog was one of a kind. I hope it continues in some form

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Stefan

09/18/2015

No no no, Scout! Your posts can’t be missed.
As a Dutch guy I only get to see New York once every few years.
Through your stories and photo’s I stay in touch with the greatest and most inspiring city ever.

So I hope it’s only a very temporary move.
Best wishes and good luck from The Netherlands.

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Stefan

09/18/2015

Or are you just moving from one borough to another? Cause that’s a pretty big move as well.

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Dana

09/20/2015

I wish you all the best in your future endeavors, however, I will miss this blog dearly. Started getting a little teary-eyed thinking about no more new posts!

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Estefania

11/11/2015

You don’t understand!!! Your blog helped me get through such a hard time! I’d sit and read all day during the worst job ever and explore and imagine I was in one of those many places you visited. I’m so sad that you have left but I am grateful that I was able to see a side of NYC and other places that I probably would have never known of. I wish you the best of luck in your future endeavors and PLEASE,PLEASE,PLEASE continue to post!

Best wishes,

Estefania

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