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Take A Tour Of The Abandoned Subway Tunnels Beneath Los Angeles

The tour started at the Los Angeles Subway Terminal Building, now a luxury apartment building.

Take A Tour Of The Abandoned Subway Tunnels Beneath Los Angeles

The tour was led by Forest City Development, John Lesak of Page & Turnbull, and Evan Janney of Metro 417.

The tour was led by Forest City Development, John Lesak of Page & Turnbull, and Evan Janney of Metro 417.

Everything is falling apart, but the signs of past elegance are clear.

Everything is falling apart, but the signs of past elegance are clear.

There seems to be some level of construction going on — but not much.

There seems to be some level of construction going on — but not much.

The guide told Walker and other tour members that this space could be taken over and used as a grocery store.

The guide told Walker and other tour members that this space could be taken over and used as a grocery store.

Down we go.

Down we go.

Even without trains or tracks, it still looks like a subway station.

Even without trains or tracks, it still looks like a subway station.

A painted sign still points to Hill Street, a major Los Angeles thoroughfare.

A painted sign still points to Hill Street, a major Los Angeles thoroughfare.

In 1944, ridership on this system peaked.

In 1944, ridership on this system peaked.

[Source: deLab]

Since then, things have gone downhill.

Since then, things have gone downhill.

It's unclear why all of these toilets are here.

It

These pointing hand signs are unlike most public signs.

These pointing hand signs are unlike most public signs.

We think they're creepy.

We think they

This cavernous space can be accessed through a little hole in the wall, Walker says.

This cavernous space can be accessed through a little hole in the wall, Walker says.

This tunnel has been blocked off at the end.

This tunnel has been blocked off at the end.

Here's what's on the other side.

Here

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