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S9·E7 New York Underground

Episode
Season 9, Episode 7
Air Date
February 17, 1997
Runtime
55 minutes
Story Type
Core Character Arc
Core Aired February 17, 1997 55 min
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Synopsis

It began with the blizzard of 1888 -- mountains of snow twenty feet high, horse cars and omnibuses abandoned, the city paralyzed. There was no doubt New York needed a public transportation system. It would be an American epic -- the largest public works project in history, overshadowed only by the Panama Canal.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 9 Episode 7 of American Experience air?

Season 9, Episode 7 ('New York Underground') originally aired on February 17, 1997.

How long is Season 9 Episode 7 ('New York Underground')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 55 minutes.

What happens in American Experience Season 9 Episode 7?

It began with the blizzard of 1888 -- mountains of snow twenty feet high, horse cars and omnibuses abandoned, the city paralyzed. There was no doubt New York needed a public transportation system. It would be an American epic -- the largest public works project in history, overshadowed only by the P...

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