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For all you film buffs out there, the screeching winged ghost that flys out of a subway entrance in the 1984 classic GHOSTBUSTERS... yup, that staircase actually leads to the City Hall Subway Station on the N/R line. The lower level was said to contain an entrance leading directly to the lobby of the Woolworth Building right above the station! Those who wonder why the Northbound tracks make a funny turn into the Station will be interested to know that this was due to an abandoned plan for adding an express track. It would have been similar to the design of the platforms at the Whitehall Street Station just 3 stops south of here!
This in beautiful Station. And in congratulations. And in city hall station in ghosted.
Old City Hall station is beautiful. Buy your your ticket from the NY Transit tours, you won't be disappointed. This is a must visit for locals and tourists.
It is a fairly clean train station. I guess it needs to be. What if the mayor decides to take the train to work? If you go in on the wrong side you can walk around the black iron fence rods to the otherside. I wish I knew this the first time I went to the wrong side and then had to double back through the stalls and swipe again losing my train fair.
There are many times the W train will not come when it says it is supposed to come in the north bound side (Queens direction).
Do not confuse this station with the City Hall station on the 6 train. Although that station is closed, you can still see it by continuing on the 6 train past the last stop.
There are many times the W train will not come when it says it is supposed to come in the north bound side (Queens direction).
Do not confuse this station with the City Hall station on the 6 train. Although that station is closed, you can still see it by continuing on the 6 train past the last stop.
The City Hall station has an unused lower level platform which can be used to terminate trains there, instead of the middle track at Whitehall St. That way, the R train can run from Rockaway Park-Beach 116 St to City Hall. Unfortunately, both of these plans may not happen anytime soon.
If you stay on the 6 train when everyone is getting off, you can see the amazing hidden gem that the old city hall station is. However, it is illegal to get off the train to city hall. At least you can get a glimpse of the old City Hall station with all its amazing architecture. As a New Yorker, this is a must-see if you want adventure here in NYC.
Rare Old City Hall station open to select groups a few times a year through NY Transit Museum. Called the Crown Jewel it boasts masterful tile work and arches along with decaying stained glass ceiling work.
