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Retro Ads From the Nostalgia Train

Jowy Romano — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 08:26:28 +0000

This holiday season, many subway riders got the chance to ride vintage trains as part of the MTA’s Nostalgia Train event. As if riding a train from the `30s wasn’t cool enough, they included several retro advertisements in the cars. Particularly of interest was a series of ads called “The Subway Sun.” Much like today’s “SubTalk,” The Subway Sun was a series of public service ads that ran from the 1940s to the 1960s. Frederick G. Cooper was the original cartoonist behind the series, and in 1946 his protégée Amelia Opdyke Jones or “Oppy” took over and continued to design them for the next 20 years. The term “litterbug” is said to have originated from Oppy’s posters. Below is a collection of Subway Sun posters snapped on the Nostalgia Train.

All Aboard the Nostalgia Train!

Jowy Romano — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 06:42:38 +0000

The Vintage Tea Party was a success! Enjoy some photos courtesy Laura Yan. See more of Laura’s photos here and check out MetroMix’s gallery by Sam Horine.

This Sunday, V is for Vintage

Jowy Romano — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 04:51:41 +0000

An unusual tour guide company called Levys’ Unique New York is holding a vintage tea party this Sunday. The group is meeting at the Second Avenue station in late-19th century garb to board one of the MTA’s Nostalgia Trains and ride it into queens and back. The Subway Art Blog will be there to document the festivities. In case you are interested in breaking out your top hat and getting your crumpet on with us, here is all the info:

Vintage Tea Party Take Two!

Time: Sunday, December 13th, 2pm
Place: Queens-bound V train platform at Lower East Side – Second Ave. Station, last car
Cost: Free, but it is suggested that attendees bring tea and snacks to share

[Vintage Tea Party Take Two on Facebook]