| One of the drawbacks to elevated transit was that it kept sunlight from the street. Heres a good example as we see Jamaica Av under the BMT line that came from Manhattan via the Williamsburg Bridge. The end of the line is seven blocks away, at 168th. This line would come down in 1977, cut back to Queens Blvd. It would take another 15 years before a replacement would be opened, a subway line that went to Archer Av and Sutphin Blvd, somewhat short of the original line, but adjacent to the LIRR Jamaica station. The subway would also have the advantage of servine both the Jamaica Av BMT, and the Queens IND line. |
| Date:
2/19/1961 |
Location:
Jamaica, NY Map  |
Views:
186 |
Collection Of:
 
Tom Beckett |
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Author: Tom Beckett
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| Picture Categories: Bridge,Transit,Passenger |
This picture is part of album: Dad in transit |