Which U.S. city was home to the first subway system in North America?
Boston
Chicago
New York City
Baltimore
Fact: Boston holds the distinction of operating the first true subway in North America. The Tremont Street Subway opened on September 1, 1897, built primarily to relieve the overwhelming crowds of horse-drawn streetcars clogging downtown streets. Its early success helped spark a nationwide shift toward underground transit, inspiring larger systems in cities like New York and Philadelphia. Though later overshadowed by those bigger networks, Boston’s subway—today part of the MBTA—remains a pioneering milestone in American transportation history.
Correct Answer: Boston