Why the Last Private Subway in America Was Abandoned - Leonard's Underground Transit

Explore the fascinating story of America's only privately-owned subway system hidden beneath Fort Worth, Texas in this 15-minute historical documentary. Discover how Leonard's Department Store created a unique underground transit system in 1963 that transported thousands of shoppers from a massive riverfront parking lot directly into the store's basement. Learn about the visionary Leonard brothers, Marvin and Obadiah, who transformed their bold concept into reality, creating a free shuttle service that became popular with both customers and office workers. Uncover the factors that led to this innovative transit system's quiet closure in 2002, examining everything from its golden spike ceremony to the abandoned tunnels that remain today. Delve into this forgotten chapter of American urban transportation history and understand how a department store's ambitious project became a unique piece of Fort Worth's infrastructure legacy.