Substation 17, Historical power substation in Manhattan, US
Substation 17 functions as a workshop dedicated to elevator and escalator maintenance while providing backup electrical power distribution support for the New York subway system.
The Interborough Rapid Transit Company constructed this substation between 1904 and 1905 as one of eight original facilities to power the first New York City subway line.
The building incorporates Beaux-Arts and Italianate architectural elements, representing early 20th-century industrial design principles in New York City's infrastructure development.
The substation maintains its operational status, serving as both an escalator maintenance facility and an emergency power backup station for the metropolitan transit system.
Located near Fort George Tunnel, one of the subway system's deepest sections, this substation received National Register of Historic Places recognition in 2006.
Location: Manhattan
GPS coordinates: 40.86000,-73.92694
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:24
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