Above Manhattan's bustle, a reshaped public space
PBS NewsHour
In the mid-20th century, it was a railroad; now it’s a public park. Built in the 1930s, 30 feet above the streets of Manhattan, the High Line was crucial for transporting cargo. But with the decline of rail transportation, it closed in 1980 and was abandoned. Almost three decades later, it opened again -- this time, as a shared space for greenery, art and leisure. Jeffrey Brown reports.
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Published Date - Thursday, 19 January 2023.
Copyright - © 2016 NewsHour Productions LLC ©.
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In the mid-20th century, it was a railroad; now it’s a public park. Built in the 1930s, 30 feet above the streets of Manhattan, the High Line was crucial for transporting cargo. But with the decline of rail transportation, it closed in 1980 and was abandoned. Almost three decades later, it opened again -- this time, as a shared space for greenery, art and leisure. Jeffrey Brown reports. Author - PBS NewsHour. Narrator - PBS NewsHour. Published Date - Thursday, 19 January 2023. Copyright - © 2016 NewsHour Productions LLC ©.
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