The History of American Subways: NYC, Boston, Chicago, D.C. and more | Sleeping with History

The History of American Subways | Bedtime Sleep Story for Adults

Drift into peaceful sleep with this complete 2-hour journey through the fascinating history of American subway systems. From the 1860s pneumatic experiments to modern automated metros, this calming narration explores every era of underground transit in a gentle, sleep-inducing tone perfect for insomnia relief.

🚇 What You'll Discover:

• Alfred Ely Beach's secret pneumatic subway (1870)
• Building New York's first IRT line (1900-1904)
• Boston's pioneering Tremont Street tunnel
• The golden age of subway expansion (1913-1930)
• WWII's impact on Chicago's subway construction
• BART, DC Metro, and the modern era
• Labor, architecture, accidents, and cultural impact

🔥 Boring History by Firelight - Soft, atmospheric, detailed storytelling designed specifically for sleep and relaxation. No sudden excitement, just steady, flowing narrative that carries you gently toward rest.

Perfect for: Insomnia, anxiety relief, meditation, ASMR lovers, history enthusiasts, transit nerds, bedtime routine, sleep meditation, relaxation

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