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NEW YORK: EL TRAIN, 1878. Construction of the elevated train at 66th Street and Columbus Avenue
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NEW YORK: EL TRAIN, 1878. Construction of the elevated train at 66th Street and Columbus Avenue
NEW YORK: EL TRAIN, 1878.
Construction of the elevated train at 66th Street and Columbus Avenue, 1878
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1878 Construction Construction Worker Elevated Journey Manhattan New York City Railroad Scaffold Train Traveler Columbus Avenue El Train
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NEW YORK - EL TRAIN, 1878. Capturing the Birth of Elevated Transportation in Manhattan
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. This photograph from 1878 takes us back to a pivotal moment in New York City's history - the construction of the first elevated train at 66th Street and Columbus Avenue. The image showcases a bustling scene filled with hardworking men, clad in their rugged attire, diligently erecting scaffolds and laying tracks for this groundbreaking mode of transportation. The photo highlights both the progress and challenges faced during this late 19th-century endeavor. The towering scaffold structures stand as testaments to human ingenuity, while the surrounding buildings hint at a rapidly growing cityscape. It is an awe-inspiring sight that captures the spirit of innovation that has come to define America. As we gaze upon this snapshot frozen in time, we can almost hear the sounds of clanging metal against metal and feel the anticipation for what lies ahead. This photograph not only documents a significant milestone in transportation history but also serves as a reminder of how far we have come since then. It is through images like these that we gain insight into our past, appreciating those who came before us and paved the way for modern-day conveniences. Let this print transport you back to an era when trains were still novel wonders, forever etching their mark on New York City's landscape.
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