National Register of Historic Places
Tremont Street Subway
Tremont Street Subway is a historic place in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 66000788.
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Tremont Street Subway
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About this place
What is Tremont Street Subway?
The Tremont Street subway in Boston's MBTA subway system is the oldest subway tunnel in North America and the third-oldest still in use worldwide to exclusively use electric traction, opening on September 1, 1897. With the tunnels construction authorized by the General Court, its construction was supervised by Howard A. Carson as chief engineer. Its primary objective was to get streetcar lines off the traffic-clogged streets instead of as a true rapid transit line. It now forms the central part of the Green Line, connecting Boylston Street to Park Street and Government Center stations.
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Listing details
- Name
- Tremont Street Subway
- City
- Boston
- County
- Suffolk County
- State
- Massachusetts
- Listed on the National Register
- October 15, 1966
- NRIS reference number
- 66000788
- Resource type
- structure
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 42.35512, -71.06360
When was Tremont Street Subway listed on the National Register?
Tremont Street Subway was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966.
Where is Tremont Street Subway located?
Tremont Street Subway is located in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts at approximately 42.35512, -71.06360. See the map above.
Is Tremont Street Subway a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Tremont Street Subway is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.
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