Tag: New York Central Railroad

‘Mad Men’ notes: The numbing horror of the New Haven line

Post author By Bowery Boys
Post date April 16, 2012
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The train gang: Grand Central Terminal, 1961, photo by Alfred Eisenstaedt (LIFE images) WARNING The article contains a couple spoilers about last night’s ‘Mad Men’ on AMC. If you’re a fan of the show, come back once you’re watched the episode. But these posts are about a specific element of New York history from the… Read More

Tags commuters, Long Island Railroad, Mad Men, Nelson Rockefeller, New York Central Railroad, railroads, Robert Moses

Podcasts

New York City’s Elevated Railroads: Journey to a spectacular world of steam trains along the avenues

Post author By Bowery Boys
Post date July 9, 2010
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Above: The Third Avenue Line as it looked running along the Bowery, changing the nature of New York street life, even as its innovations helped expand the city. PODCAST Before there were subways, New York City transported travelers up and down the length of Manhattan by elevated railroad, an almost unreal spectacle to consider today.… Read More

Tags Elevated Railroad, Long Island Railroad, New York Central Railroad, New York City Subway, Podcasts, transportation, trolleys