Elevated Railway Collection

Crowded street, possibly near a subway station, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Crowded street, possibly near a subway station, between c1910 and c1915.

South Terminal Station, Boston, Mass. c1904. Creator: Unknown
South Terminal Station, Boston, Mass. c1904

Dudley Street Station, Boston "L" Ry. Boston, Mass. c1904. Creator: Unknown
Dudley Street Station, Boston "L" Ry. Boston, Mass. c1904

Hippodrome, New York, c1905. Creator: Unknown
Hippodrome, New York, c1905

Chatham Square, New York City, N.Y. ca 1900. Creator: Unknown
Chatham Square, New York City, N.Y. ca 1900

The Bowery near Grand St. New York, ca 1900. Creator: Unknown
The Bowery near Grand St. New York, ca 1900

South Station, Boston, Mass. c1905. Creator: Unknown
South Station, Boston, Mass. c1905

Elevated railway terminal, Philadelphia, Pa. between 1900 and 1910. Creator: Unknown
Elevated railway terminal, Philadelphia, Pa. between 1900 and 1910

Wabash Avenue, Chicago, Ill. c1907. Creator: Unknown
Wabash Avenue, Chicago, Ill. c1907

The Bowery, New York City, c1900. Creator: Unknown
The Bowery, New York City, c1900

Manhattan entrance to Brooklyn Bridge, New York, c1905. Creator: Unknown
Manhattan entrance to Brooklyn Bridge, New York, c1905

Dudley Street Station, Boston "L" Ry. Boston, Mass. c1904. Creator: Unknown
Dudley Street Station, Boston "L" Ry. Boston, Mass. c1904

The Elevated at One Hundred and Tenth Street, New York City, c1900. Creator: Unknown
The Elevated at One Hundred and Tenth Street, New York City, c1900

Roedingsmarkt with elevated railway, Hamburg, Germany, postcard with text, view around ca 1910, historical
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St. Pauli, Faehrhaus and Helgolaender Allee, elevated railway, Hamburg, Germany, postcard with text
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New High Level Tramway at Hong Kong, 1888. Creator: Unknown
New High Level Tramway at Hong Kong, 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 38. July to December, 1888

Under the Highline. Creator: Viet Chu
Under the Highline

Highline Belly, NYC. Creator: Viet Chu
Highline Belly, NYC

View from the Highline. Creator: Viet Chu
View from the Highline

The El, New York, 1894 (oil on canvas)
823316 The El, New York, 1894 (oil on canvas) by Hassam, Childe Frederick (1859-1935); 45.7x35.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The El, New York. Frederick Childe Hassam (1859-1935)

El Station Interior, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Perkins Harnly
El Station Interior, 1935/1942

Hotel McAlpin, 34th Street and Broadway, New York, 1912 (b / w photo)
MNY380665 Hotel McAlpin, 34th Street and Broadway, New York, 1912 (b/w photo) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 35.6x27.9 cm; Museum of the City of New York

Waiting for a Train on the Elevated Railway after the Masquerade (engraving)
2812777 Waiting for a Train on the Elevated Railway after the Masquerade (engraving) by Sala, George Augustus (1828-95); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Bowery at Night, 1895 (w / c on paper)
MNY90544 The Bowery at Night, 1895 (w/c on paper) by Sonntag, William Louis Jnr. (1869-98); 44.4x33 cm; Museum of the City of New York

The Elevated Railway, Third Avenue, New York (engraving)
1058669 The Elevated Railway, Third Avenue, New York (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Elevated Railway, Third Avenue, New York)

The Elevated Railway (engraving)
1092672 The Elevated Railway (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Elevated Railway)

A Winter Day - Under the Elevated near Brooklyn Bridge, c. 1907

Elevated Railroad, Broadway, New York, 1861. Creator: John Beigel
Elevated Railroad, Broadway, New York, 1861

Greenwich Street, New York City, with Office of Erie Railway, 1870s. Creator: Unknown
Greenwich Street, New York City, with Office of Erie Railway, 1870s

The Bowery, looking north, New York, c1897. Creator: Unknown
The Bowery, looking north, New York, c1897. Elevated railway and streetcars on the oldest thoroughfare in Manhattan. From " A Tour Through the New World America", by Prof. Geo. R. Cromwell

A Steel Car, New York Underground and Elevated Electric Railways, 1930. Creator: Unknown
A Steel Car, New York Underground and Elevated Electric Railways, 1930. From " The Wonder Book of Railways", edited by Harry Golding. [Ward, Lock & Co. Limited, London and Melbourne, 1930]

The Bowery, looking north, New York, USA, c1900. Creator: Unknown
The Bowery, looking north, New York, USA, c1900. Street scene showing a train on the elevated railway. From Scenic Marvels of the New World edited by Prof. Geo.R. Cromwell. [C.N.Greig & Co. c1900]

Elevated Railway, New York, 1916. Artist: Martin Lewis
Elevated Railway, New York, 1916. From America in Pictures, by H. Clive Barnard, M.A. B.Litt. [A. & C. Black, Limited, London, 1916]

The London and Greenwich Railway (L&GR), opened in London, England between 1836 and 1838. It was the first steam railway in the capital, the first to be built specifically for passengers

New York Elevated Railway United States 1860s
New York, Elevated Railway; New York, New York, United States; 1860s - 1880s; Albumen silver print

Construction Elevated Railway Bridge Cours de Vincennes
Construction of an Elevated Railway: Bridge over the Cours de Vincennes, 1888. Paul Desire Trouillebert (French, 1829-1900). Oil on fabric; unframed: 38.2 x 56 cm (15 1/16 x 22 1/16 in.)

19th Century elevated railway, artwork C018 / 7087
19th Century elevated railway. 1880s engraving of a Meigs Elevated Railway. The Meigs Elevated Railway was an experimental steam-powered monorail invented by the American Josiah Vincent Meigs

The Elevated Railway, Third Avenue, New York, 1879. Hand-coloured later

New York and Brooklyn, The elevated Railway, 1891, USA

Elevated Railway
An elevated railway in Germany, circa 1935. (Photo by FPG/Getty Images)

Proposed elevated railway, 1871, artwork
Proposed elevated railway. Design for a covered atmospheric elevated railway for Broadway, New York City, USA. It consists of two pneumatic tubes carried on cast iron arches

Elevated railway, New York, USA
Elevated railway. View of the IRT Sixth Avenue Line at Herald Square, New York City, USA. This elevated railway, known as the Sixth Avenue El, served Manhattan south of Central Park

Elevated railway, New York, USA, artwork
Elevated railway. Illustration of the first train of the IRT Sixth Avenue Line in Greenwich Village, New York City, USA, on 29th April 1878

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"Transporting History: Exploring Elevated Railways Around the World" Step back in time with these captivating glimpses into the past, as we embark on a journey through various cities and witness the marvels of elevated railways. Our first stop takes us to Roedingsmarkt in Hamburg, Germany, where an iconic elevated railway stands tall amidst bustling streets. This digital reproduction of a historical postcard from around 1910 allows us to experience the charm and grandeur of this architectural wonder. Moving along, we find ourselves immersed in St. Pauli, Faehrhaus, and Helgolaender Allee in Hamburg once again. The elevated railway gracefully traverses its path through this vibrant cityscape, offering a unique perspective on life during that era. With exact dates unknown but preserved within the public domain, these historic postcards provide us with invaluable insights into the past. Venturing further eastward brings us to Hong Kong in 1888 when an enigmatic new high-level tramway was unveiled. Although its creator remains anonymous, their ingenuity is evident as we marvel at this early example of modern transportation infrastructure. Closer to home in New York City, we encounter several captivating images captured by talented photographers over the years. Viet Chu's lens transports us "Under the Highline, " revealing hidden perspectives beneath this urban landmark while also capturing intriguing shots like "Highline Belly" and "View from the Highline. " These contemporary photographs pay homage to New York's rich history while showcasing its ever-evolving landscape. Delving deeper into history reveals fascinating artwork depicting "The El" - New York's elevated railway system - dating back to 1894. Painted onto canvas with meticulous detail and skillful brushstrokes, it immortalizes an important chapter in New York City's transportation evolution. As our journey continues through time and space within these black-and-white photographs from yesteryears.