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In 1919, The Brooklyn Rapid Transit company opened its massive new Coney Island Terminal to replace the individual line terminals left over from steam railroad days. Now, more than eight decades later, a beautiful new terminal has risen to replace the historic structure. This article tells the story of the "New West End Terminal" at Coney Island that recently yielded to an even more impressive structure, shown here in planning..
History and Future of the BMT Stillwell Avenue Terminal
The Great Interborough Strike of 1919