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The 79th Street station is a local station on the IRT Broadway–Seventh Avenue Line of the New York City Subway. Located at the intersection of 79th Street and Broadway on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, it is served by the 1 train at all times and the 2 train during late nights. The 79th Street station was constructed for the Interborough Rapid Transit Company (IRT) as part of the city's first subway line, which was approved in 1900. Construction of the line segment that includes the 79th Street station began on August 22 of the same year. The station opened on October 27, 1904, as one of the original 28 stations of the New York City Subway. The station's platforms have been lengthened since opening. The 79th Street station contains two side platforms and four tracks; express trains use the inner two tracks to bypass the station. The station was built with tile and mosaic decorations, although most of the original design has been replaced with a cinder block design. The platforms contain exits to 79th Street and Broadway and are not connected to each other within fare control. The remaining portion of the original station interior is a New York City designated landmark and listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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When was 79th Street Subway Station (IRT) listed on the National Register?
79th Street Subway Station (IRT) was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 16, 2004.
What type of historic resource is 79th Street Subway Station (IRT)?
79th Street Subway Station (IRT) is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for 79th Street Subway Station (IRT)?
The period of significance for 79th Street Subway Station (IRT) is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1900.
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