If I Only Knew That They Were Perfectly Clean, This Could Be Really Cool
They’re selling those grimy wooden benches that have sat on subway platforms for years:
Posted: February 16th, 2012 | Filed under: Project: MershThose iconic wooden subway benches — which have served straphangers and the homeless for generations — now can be yours for a mere $650.
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority will put decades-old benches up for sale as they are replaced by stainless steel models the authority is about to begin installing in stations.
“Get set to enjoy the ambiance of the New York City transit system,” Mike Zacchea, assistant chief operations officer with the NYC Transit division, said.