By 1925 construction slowed to a stop before even half of the proposed 16 mile line was completed.

No passengers ever rode between the six stations that were built.

Photo credit:Wikipedia

The incomplete Cincinnati line sat fallow through the Great Depression and WWII.

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The mute two mile tunnel that remains under Central Parkway is unknown to many Cincinnati natives.

It’s the only station that has a central platform, and three tracks.

The Liberty St. Station is the first stop north of Race Street.

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on the route up through Norwood

Photos byZach Fein

For a detailed history of Cincinnatis subway visitwww.cincinnati-transit.net/subway.html

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