Elevated Railroad Collection

Herald Square, north over Sixth Avenue Elevated Railroad and up Broadway to Times Building. c
1079513 Herald Square, north over Sixth Avenue Elevated Railroad and up Broadway to Times Building. c.1890s (stereograph photo) by Underwood & Underwood (c.1881-1940)

Elevated railroad, Wabash Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, c. 1900-10 (b / w photo)
847331 Elevated railroad, Wabash Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, c.1900-10 (b/w photo) by Behm, Hans (fl.1900-10); Private Collection

View of Park Avenue and 42nd Street, 1920 (silver gelatin print)
MNY380612 View of Park Avenue and 42nd Street, 1920 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 35.6x27.9 cm; Museum of the City of New York

Greeley Square, seen from Broadway and 34th St. New York City, 1898 (litho)
745269 Greeley Square, seen from Broadway and 34th St. New York City, 1898 (litho) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

Excavation site at 42nd Street and Park Avenue, New York, c. 1920 (silver gelatin print)
MNY380617 Excavation site at 42nd Street and Park Avenue, New York, c.1920 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 20.3x25.4 cm; Museum of the City of New York

Opening of Siegel, Cooper Co. Sixth Ave. 18-19th Streets Looking South from 19th
5242679 Opening of Siegel, Cooper Co. Sixth Ave. 18-19th Streets Looking South from 19th, 1896 (b/w photo) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); Museum of the City of New York

Broadway from 33rd Street, c. 1860-1880 (stereograph photo)
1079512 Broadway from 33rd Street, c. 1860-1880 (stereograph photo) by Bierstadt, Charles (1819-1903); Collection of the New-York Historical Society, USA; eNew York Historical Society; American

The Grand Union Hotel at 4th Avenue and 42nd Street, New York
MNY380641 The Grand Union Hotel at 4th Avenue and 42nd Street, New York, 1904 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 20.3x25.4 cm; Museum of the City of New York

Aerial view of the heart of the retail trade of the east side and the Grand Street Station on the New York elevated railroad

Rush hour at a Manhattan elevated railroad station, 1890
Rainy rush hour at a crowded elevated railroad station, New York City, 1890. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Herald Square, New York Postcard. 1904, Herald Square, New York Postcard

Herald Square, New York City, 1921 C016 / 8999
Herald Square. 1921 view looking north-east over Herald Square, New York City, USA, with trams, cars and crowds of pedestrians

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"Tracing the Evolution of Elevated Railroads: A Glimpse into Urban Transportation History" Step back in time to the 1890s as we witness the bustling Herald Square, where the elevated railroad reigns supreme. This stereograph photo captures the iconic Sixth Avenue Elevated Railroad stretching northwards over Broadway towards the majestic Times Building, a testament to progress and connectivity. Fast forward to early 1900s Chicago, and we find ourselves on Wabash Avenue, gazing at an awe-inspiring black and white photograph of an elevated railroad. The city's heartbeat pulses through this image, showcasing how urban landscapes adapted to accommodate rapid transportation needs. In 1920, Park Avenue and 42nd Street come alive in a silver gelatin print. Towering buildings frame this view as an elevated railroad gracefully traverses above ground level. It serves as a reminder that even amidst modernization, historical elements continue to shape our cities. Transport yourself back to Greeley Square in New York City circa 1898 with a litho capturing Broadway intersecting with 34th Street. Here lies evidence of progress intertwining with tradition; an elevated railroad stands tall against timeless architecture. Witness another chapter unfold at the excavation site located at 42nd Street and Park Avenue around 1920. Through another silver gelatin print, we catch a glimpse of construction efforts shaping future transportation systems while preserving remnants of history. The opening ceremony for Siegel Cooper Co. 's Sixth Ave store unfolds before our eyes from a vantage point on South 19th Street looking southward during the late nineteenth century or early twentieth century period. An elevated railroad looms overhead - symbolizing commerce's reliance on efficient transit networks. Travel further back in time between1860-1880 along Broadway from33rd street via stereograph photo; here lies evidence that even then people relied on innovative solutions like elevated railroads for seamless mobility within expanding cities.