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The Cincinnati Subway was a partially completed rapid transit system beneath the streets of Cincinnati, Ohio. Although the system only grew to a little more than 2 miles (3.2 km) in length, its derelict tunnels and stations make up the largest abandoned subway tunnel system in the United States.
The Cincinnati Subway was a partially completed rapid transit system beneath the streets of Cincinnati, Ohio. Although the system only grew to a little over 2 miles in length, its tunnels and stations make up the largest abandoned subway tunnel system in the United States.
Six stations were created along Central Parkway: underground were Race Street, Liberty Street, and Brighton Place; above ground were Marshall Street, Ludlow Avenue, and Clifton Avenue. Tunnels were also constructed in Norwood.
The main subway tunnel runs under Central Parkway for two miles, between Walnut St. and an anonymous spot north of the Western Hills Viaduct. Three underground stations were built and still exist at Race St., Liberty St., and Brighton's Corner.
12 kwi 2012 · Discover The Cincinnati Subway in Cincinnati, Ohio: An abandoned relic of the city's failed experiment with below ground transit.
12 sty 2022 · The subway tunnels beneath Cincinnati may be quiet, but even a century after their construction, people are making noise about how to use them.
1914 Edwards & Baldwin map of proposed Cincinnati Subway. Proposed transit loop and stations. Actual route completed.
