There is something about NYC Subways circa 1970-1980 that amazes me. While I can’t speak from experience, (and perhaps those who do would disagree), I find these trains beautiful. Imagine your normal, mundane MTA train ride to wherever, amplified by colorful art and graffiti. Perhaps we’re not all fans, but I think it would give all of our usual commutes a newfound beauty and expression. No matter where we’d turn, there would be art to enjoy, and each day there’d be a new picture or tag to admire.

In these photographs by Bruce Davidson, those riding the trains don’t seem to pay much attention. However, the photographers do, and they acknowledge both the uniqueness and beauty of these trains. I am just grateful that they documented these pictures and allowed everyone to see how train commutes used to be.