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    • Digital Discussion: The History of Subway Advertisements

    • Event Date Wednesday, June 17, 2020

    • Time: 12:30pm-1:30pm ET
    • Virtual
    • Free Online Discussion
    Vintage Subway Sun Advertisement, reads "Go Subway to Rockaway! Take IND "A" Train"

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

    Advertisements in the New York City transportation system are nearly as iconic as the subway cars themselves. From the first elevated train advertisement in 1884, to posters for products we recognize today, eye-catching advertisements have been used over time to communicate information quickly to commuters and tourists alike.

    Join Coordinator Rosa Palermo for a digital discussion on the history of advertising in New York City’s subway system, and discover how these signs of the times communicated with straphangers over the years.

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    Please Note: This discussion will take place online. Upon registration, all participants will receive a confirmation e-mail with instructions on how to participate. We encourage you to download the Zoom app in advance for the best user experience.

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    Photo: Subway Sun: Coney Island, Go Subway, 1958, Amelia Opdyke Jones, New York Transit Museum.

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