Re: Re: Pearse Tower to be demolished July 10 at 12 noon
@manifesta wrote:
…………….nice shots of the space dating from the ’30s (when the old high line railroad, now long defunct, ran right through the building) up to the present day…….
Just as a matter of interest the old high line railroad is being developed into a park due to open next year sometime. its in a sad state but promises to be a very unique experience with a different view of the city
High Line Facts Constructed 1929-1934
Spans 22 blocks, from 34th Street to Gansevoort Street
1.45 miles long
6.7 acres of space atop elevated rail deck
30-60 feet wide and 18-30 feet high
Built to support 2 fully loaded freight trains
Primary construction materials: steel and reinforced concrete
Owner: The City of New York
http://www.thehighline.org/design/prelim_design/index.htm
http://www.thevillager.com/villager_203/workonhighline.html
I highly recommend taking a look at these sites!
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