The High Line Opens as a Public Space
The High Line, a stretch of elevated rail tracks running along the West side of Manhattan, has officially opened to the public. Built in the 1930s to allow freight cars to safely navigate a busy section of the city, the railway had fallen into a state of disrepair and neglect. No trains had run on it since 1980, and shortly thereafter, developers eyed the structure for demolition. A local advocacy group, Friends of The High Line, was formed to save this piece of urban history and against all odds, they actually did it.
As an elevated parcel of untouched real estate, left to the whims of natural decay and untended horticulture, the High Line has long been a source of fascination for photographers who enjoy exploring hidden nooks of the city. New York photographer Stephen Sherman has been photographing the High Line since 2006, documenting the various stages of renovation in support of the High Line project.
Photograph ©2009 Stephen Sherman
Photograph ©2009 Stephen Sherman
Photograph ©2009 Stephen Sherman
Photograph ©2009 Stephen Sherman
Photograph ©2009 Stephen Sherman
Photograph ©2009 Stephen Sherman
Now that it is accessible to everyone, the High Line is a bounty for anyone looking for a unique perspective of Manhattan’s West Side and the Hudson River. The High Line is open daily from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Tags: HIgh Line, New York City, photo op, photography
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