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Re: Bid Results for 49th St (N)(Q)(R) station mini-rehab project |
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Posted by Michael549 on Thu Oct 23 19:24:37 2014, in response to Re: Bid Results for 49th St (N)(Q)(R) station mini-rehab project, posted by GP38/R42 Chris on Thu Oct 23 13:55:32 2014. According to Wikipedia:49th Street was originally built in the same style as the other BMT Broadway stations but underwent an experimental renovation in October 1973. New tiling of red glazed brick was installed over the original BMT-style tiled walls, reducing the platforms' widths by several inches; in addition, special ceiling soundproofing and terrazzo flooring were installed. Since the renovation, three of the four street entrances have been reconstructed, leaving only the 47th Street exit on the southbound platform with the red brick appearance; additionally, the soundproofing experiment was not repeated at any other station. Additional false brick tiles were added some time after the 1973 renovation, indicating the presence of a station facility. A passageway leading to an exit at West 47th Street and Broadway was also added after the renovation. Also, one of the staircases on the southbound side is walled off, making only one staircase available to the southbound side. ------------ Please note that the renovation of the 49th Street station was done while I was in high school. I passed through that station on a regular basis when both the EE and RR trains ran, and I remember the old tile work. If the renovation occurred as you said that would mean it happened when I was 7 years old! The renovation work only occurred about 41 years ago, in October 1973 according to the NYC Subway.Org! Mike |
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