There was a lot of talk about converting the abandoned elevated railway on Manhattan's west side, called the High Line, into a park. So much talk that I didn't think it would ever happen. Much to my surprise, it's already open, though not quite done. I climbed up the southermost tip, near Gansevoort St in the meatpacking district.
The newly-opened Standard Hotel straddles the High-Line and offers ten mile views north and south.
When I say elevated, I really mean it. This used to be a railway used to move goods from the docks into nearby warehouses.
The plants are weaved into the walkway in an ingenious way - between long fingers of concrete.
The park weaves around corners and tunnels beneath buildings.
This tunnel has a split-level.
Near 16th St there was a small corner where some sat at cafe tables and took in a view across the Hudson towards New Jersey.
Near 17th there is a dead-end mini ampitheater which looks through glass onto the streets.
Looking south towards 17th St. The mini-ampitheater can be seen in the lower left of the photo.
NY has undergone a lot of change in the last 10 years, a lot of it on this side of the city. A view east reveals many shiny new buildings.
The designers, however, kept some of the old rails - a nice touch.
As you might imagine, it's become very popular. I think most were there for the first time, taking it all in.
A view north from 18th Street. There is more to come - it should be twice as long when they're done.
2 comments:
a nice set of pictures
Glad you like em, Pops.
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