Substation 235
historic place
Substation 235, also known as Greenwich Substation, stands in New York City's Greenwich Village, near Greenwich Avenue and Horatio Street. This historic place was completed in 1932. Built in the Art Deco style, the substation served the new Independent Subway System's 8th Avenue line. Its function was to convert high voltage alternating current to lower voltage direct current, powering the city's subway trains. The building is clad in brick and limestone, featuring geometric patterns. Substation 235 remains in use for its original purpose. It was listed on the US National Register of Historic Places in 2006. This site highlights the engineering and architectural advancements crucial to New York City's early subway development.