The High Line: Early Days

The High line was originally a transition of Manhattan's railways. It was constructed in the 1930's to elevate freight trains above street level, eliminating 105 railroad crossing at street level. The 13 mile line ran from 34th Street to St. John's Park Terminal, Spring Street. The railway ran within the blocks oppose to along the avenue to avoid interference with elevated subways. The trains pierced through buildings,entering directly into factories and warehouses.

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