My inspiration for this post came from my dear, longtime blogging friend, Debbie @ Musings by an ND Domer's Mom, who is not only a gifted...
For being someone who LOVES New York City as much as I do, I can't believe that I knew nothing about the High Line. It's only been within the past several weeks that I discovered it while on You Tube and accidentally stumbled upon it.
Knowing that I was going on vacation this week, I decided to check it out on my already planned trip into the city because what I discovered through watching the phenomenal documentary entitled, Great Museums: Elevated Thinking: The High Line in New York City, had me insanely curious to visit it in person.
It took me sometime to find its location because it was in an area of the city that I hadn't been to in such a long time. But I persevered, and eventually found it while following Google maps on my phone.
And I am soooooo glad I did!
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A few interesting facts about the High Line:
*It runs a mile and a half through 22 blocks; 30 feet off the ground.
*It starts at the historical Meatpacking District, travels through Chelsea, and finishes in Hell's Kitchen.
*It runs parallel along the Hudson River.
1934
As part of the West Side Improvement Project, the High Line opens to trains. It is designed to carrying goods to and from Manhattan's largest industrial district.
1980's
Following decades-long growth in the interstate trucking industry, the last train runs on the High Line in 1980, pulling three carloads of frozen turkeys, just in time for Thanksgiving.
A group of property owners lobbies for demolition while Peter Obletz, a Chelsea resident, activist, and railroad enthusiast, challenges demolition efforts in court.
1999
Friends of the High Line is founded by Joshua David and Robert Hammond, residents of the High Line neighborhood, to advocate for the High Line's preservation and reuse as public open space.
1999
Friends of the High Line is founded by Joshua David and Robert Hammond, residents of the High Line neighborhood, to advocate for the High Line's preservation and reuse as public open space.
And here is the High Line as it is today.
The preservation so brilliantly kept the railroad intact, while creating a walk-through park. It is referred to as, The High Line: New York's Park in the Sky.
It is a genius integration of old, mixed with new; the beauty of nature, mingled with the grittiness of urban life. Experiencing the High Line is like walking through a museum.
It's freaking amazing!
Take a look...
The preservation so brilliantly kept the railroad intact, while creating a walk-through park. It is referred to as, The High Line: New York's Park in the Sky.
It is a genius integration of old, mixed with new; the beauty of nature, mingled with the grittiness of urban life. Experiencing the High Line is like walking through a museum.
It's freaking amazing!
Take a look...
Above is the entrance to the High Line on Gansevoort Street.
On the day I was there the weather was absolute perfection - breezy, low humidity, and a bright, clear blue sky.
Through its landscape peeks the original train tracks.
A view of The Empire State Building.
The Meatpacking District
I love all the various styles of architecture.
You can actually sit here and look at the city traffic below, through glass windows.
People are free to sit and relax all throughout the park. It feels almost magical because the energy there is both calming and relaxing, but also revitalizing and creative.
People are free to sit and relax all throughout the park. It feels almost magical because the energy there is both calming and relaxing, but also revitalizing and creative.
Even within the grittier parts of the city along the walk, the grit becomes a precious work of art.
You see, this is one of the main reasons while I adore New York so much. There are endless diversities and contrasts in everything you're exposed to that makes it such a special city.
New York, you always inspire me.
💗you!
Have a faaaaaabulous weekend everyone!
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Documentary: Great Museums: Elevated Thinking: The High Line in New York City
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