New York park along an old elevated railway?

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I seem to recall reading an article a few years ago about a plan to open a park in New York, I think Manhattan, along what was once an elevated railway line.

What I can't remember was exactly where, or what it was called, so I can't check to see if it's open yet. Does anyone know if this park has been finished yet and is now open? And if so, how easy it is to visit (arriving by public transport, and likely leaving from a different bit), and what it's like?






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What park opened in 2009 was built on a former elevated railway track?

Discussion of the High Line park in New York City and scenes from the groundbreaking ceremony for its third section in September 2012. the High Line, elevated park and promenade built on an abandoned freight rail line on the West Side of Manhattan, New York, U.S. Its first section opened in 2009.

Is there still an elevated train in New York?

While none of the original el structures currently exist, we can see the remnants of these in Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx where the tracks loom above busy streets, screeching and sometimes sparking overhead, reminding us all that life in New York City was once even louder than it is today.

What is unique about the High Line Park in New York City?

Built on a historic, elevated rail line, the High Line was always intended to be more than a park. You can walk through gardens, view art, experience a performance, savor delicious food, or connect with friends and neighbors-all while enjoying a unique perspective of New York City.

What was the High Line before it became a park?

The High Line is a public park built on a 1.45-mile-long (2.3 km) elevated rail structure running from Gansevoort Street to West 34th Street on Manhattan's West Side. Previously, the High Line was a freight rail line, in operation from 1934 to 1980.



1916 New York City elevated railway ride [Colorized @ 60 FPS]




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