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Discover the intriguing story of New York's Lost Highline in this captivating video. Explore the rich history of railroads in the city, from their inception to the dangers of street-level trains. Witness the transformative removal of street-level tracks and the subsequent downfall of train transportation. Immerse yourself in the activism surrounding New York's High Line, leading to the city's order to demolish it. Experience the remarkable journey of rezoning the High Line as a city park, preserving its legacy for generations to come. Finally, uncover what remains of the High Line in modern-day New York.
00:00 - What is New York’s Lost Highline?
00:36 - The History of Railroads in New York City
02:16 - The Dangers of New York’s Street level Trains
03:45 - The Removal of New York’s street-level tracks
05:48 - The downfall of train transportation
06:51 - Activism around New York’s High line
07:34 - New York’s Order to Demolish the High Line
08:39 - Rezoning the High Line as a city park
09:59 - What remains of New York’s High Line in Modern Day?
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There are so many parts of our cities that are lost, built over, it's nice for a change to see one that is not only preserved but turned into something wonderful for the local community
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It really is quite amazing that the high line was never torn down for scrap long before it became a park
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Always wanted to visit the Highline. Such an outstanding example of preservation and smart planning.
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The High Line is lovely to walk. You can almost feel what it was like moving by train up there. I also love that one of the buildings on Washington Street has the gap from where the High Line passed through it.
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It should be noted that the lower west side of Manhattan was not a major office or residential center but full of factories and warehouses and it was also alongside the Hudson River piers where ocean going freight ships were docked and unloaded and reloaded. This was the age of break bulk cargo ships that were serviced by shipboard cranes that served the cargo holds, not the container vessels we see today. Most all of these piers are gone or found other uses. Manhattan is no longer a port city. The sixties saw the development of the world trade center and the area changed from industrial to offices and added a lot of housing units as well. Some of these neighborhoods have become quite upscale. The area also saw the demise of the West Shore highway that carried vehicle traffic down as far as the battery at the south end of Manhattan, the closure of this route meant that cars and trucks had to use the Avenues with traffic lights on each cross street, this of course accelerated the movement out of the area of industrial facilities as well. The decline of the NYCentral RR, later merged into PennCentral was also a factor in the decline of the high line.
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I visited the High Line in 2010 and it was such an inspiring experience. We brought food from Chelsea Market and ate our lunch looking out over the west side. At the time we could see where it would be expanded but I haven't been back since. I'm glad to see the expansions have been completed and new sections opened up. I hope to return soon.
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On the Lower East Side, there is also an underground trolley terminal, formerly known as the Delancey Underground, which was to be converted into a subterranean park called "The Lowline." The plans are stunning and innovative. Although the project was scheduled to open in 2020, it has not yet been completed due to lack of funding. Not sure of the current status, but would be an interesting dive.
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Years before the High Line Park was even conceived, I visited Paris and while there I came across a park that had been built on the remains of a rail trestle that ran from the long closed Gare d' Orsay rail station. The rail station is known today as the Musee d'Orsay, a museum featuring classic and modern paintings. The park stretches out from the museum, through Left Bank neighborhoods and terminates, I believe, at the River Seine. I have long thought this converted park inspired the decision to convert the old High Line in New York. Regardless, the High Line Park is one of the top attractions in Manhattan. The crowds you see in the video are typical. Great feature, Ryan.
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I visited the park the last time I went to New York. It is worth the walk! I'm glad the city preserved it.
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Around 1979 or '80 I was in college in the East Village. On a fine, early-Spring day a few of my classmates and I wandered over to the West Side and saw the High Line. "Who left this here?" We were able to get up to track level via a stair tower near Little West 12th St. and a "lock that ain't locked when no-one's around." We walked the length of the structure to it's end barriers...then walked back because there was no other way down. It was a great experience to walk that area a couple of stories up, above the traffic, and look out over the neighborhoods. I went back after the first rehabilitated segment was opened, then again for each new section. My hat's off to the architects and other planners who designed the linear park, they did a top-shelf job. I was happy to see that they'd left a lot of the old trackage in place as a reminder of where the High Line came from and "who left it there."
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The real cause of the ban on steam locomotives in Manhattan can be traced back to the Park Ave. Tunnel crash of 1902, when the smoke from the locomotive made signals impossible to see, and an express from White Plains plowed into the rear of a local commuter train at 56th street. 15 people died instantly, while dozens more were injured badly.
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I do wonder if keeping this as a freight line, and keeping warehouses in the area would have helped with the rise of online shopping and the streets being choked with freight traffic from all the deliveries. Instead more streets throughout the city could have been made complete streets safe for pedestrians, and the highline could have kept freight grade separated from pedestrians as much as possible.
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I would love to see #IT'SHISTORY tackle an old elevated structure that once stood 2 blocks west of the High Line.... the old Miller Highway. We know it today as the original West Side Highway. The reason for its construction, and reason for its eventual demolition, would make a great addition to your video collection!❤
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There is a segment of abandoned elevated rail line in Philadelphia, that used to lead into the old Reading Terminal (since converted to a convention center / farmer's market). I believe they are looking at converting that into a similar linear park.
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There's a lot of underground subway tunnels in New York City from the original subway to the plans of having the subway cross over the George Washington Bridge into New Jersey.. Would love to hear what you find out about them and maybe where they're in future plans with the NYC Subways..
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Lovely video. In the small city of Den Bosch in the Netherlands, they build a parkbridge for pedestrians over the railway, that was inspired by a section of the NY highline. I live near there. It's nice to see the history of the original!
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I have walked this area several times. It is by far one of the most beautiful urban gardens and pedestrian walkways in NYC. If you haven't been you are missing out.
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In clip 4:10 a New York Central Railroad’s DES-3 class boxcab locomotive emerges from the Merchants Refrigerating Company Warehouse (built 1918) and onto the to the siding that connected to the main line. These locomotives received power from 600 volts DC and could generate electric power with diesel engines when the units were on trackage without third rail. The power from third rail ceased in the 1950’s and conventional diesel switchers were then assigned the work. The warehouse provided storage for perishables including meats, dairy, fruits, and vegetables. The High Line also served the St. John’s Terminal (1934) and Bell Laboratories (1898). All three facilities still exist with the terminal being extensively redeveloped as part of Google's new campus.
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The High Line was not a passenger route. Though as your pictures show there was an occasional passenger train. These were charter excursions for railfans.
The main reason for the demise of the High Line as a freight route was the loss of that freight as shippers and receivers moved to New Jersey, The Bronx or went out of business.
The New York Central, and its successors, Penn Central, Conrail, and CSX hung on to the property as its real estate value became of great value. Eventually it was sold for the value.
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@jeffgolden253
11 months ago
You omitted that the primarily reasons for the demise of the railroad on the west side of Manhattan were (a.) with the coming of container ships, cargo was no longer being handled at the piers on the west side, (b.) with improved refrigeration, fresh meat no longer had to come from the meat packing district, and (c.) the lower Manhattan produce market was removed to Hunts Point in the Bronx to make room for the World Trade Center.
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