New York City Elevated Railroad
Postcard From The Past: New York’s Elevated Railroads #
New York’s Elevated Railroads: Postcard in the Vintage Buses Collection.
Reverse of postcard
New York City is famous for its elevated railroads and this is one of the most noted sections. At this point the elevation is higher than in any other part of the city, reaching a height equal to five storeys and requiring elevators at the station to take up and down the passengers.
New York’s Elevated Railroads: Postcard in the Vintage Buses Collection.
Reverse of postcard
Four Elevated Railway Lines run from south to north in New York City and are operated by the Interborough Rapid Transit Co. Highest point at 110th Street is 73 feet above street level.
New York’s Elevated Railroads: Postcard in the Vintage Buses Collection.
Reverse of postcard
Broadway north of 33rd Street. Showing the McAlpin Hotel on the right, the Herald and Times Buildings in the distance. A great theatre and hotel district, brilliantly illuminated at night and usually known as the Great White Way.