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[WATCH] NYC's Historical Rail Trail: The High Line

2025-02-24T12:00:00-05:00

In this lesson I want to show you how New York's transit connections shaped the contours of the city and created the Metropolis that we know today

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[VIDEO] How an Abandoned Railroad Became One of NYC’s Most Popular Parks

2025-01-08T12:00:00-05:00

Today AD joins architect Nick Potts in New York City for a walking tour of The Highline. Once an abandoned commercial railroad, the area is now a thriving public park lined with designer buildings courtesy of some of the world’s most famous architects. Explore with Nick and discover how The Highline has transformed NYC’s Meatpacking District.

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[VIDEO] Discover New York City: Top 10 Must-See Attractions and Landmarks

2023-11-10T12:00:00-05:00

Are you planning a trip to New York City or just looking for some new things to do? Look no further! Our video takes you on a tour of the top 10 must-see places in the city that never sleeps. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, these attractions will give you a taste of everything the city has to offer.

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[VIDEO] The High Line, Popular New York City Elevated Park, Has Expanded

2023-09-18T12:00:00-04:00

Stretching more than 1.5 miles over New York City, the iconic High Line elevated park is now connected to Penn Station. This new life for the formerly abandoned railroad tracks puts a whole new spin on a public park. Jill Schlesinger has more.

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[WATCH] Discover New York City: Top 10 Must-See Attractions and Landmarks

2023-07-05T12:00:00-04:00

Are you planning a trip to New York City or just looking for some new things to do? Look no further! Our video takes you on a tour of the top 10 must-see places in the city that never sleeps. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, these attractions will give you a taste of everything the city has to offer.

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[VIDEO] The High Line, Popular New York City Elevated Park, is Expanding

2023-06-28T12:00:00-04:00

Stretching more than 1.5 miles over New York City, the iconic High Line elevated park is now connected to Penn Station. This new life for the formerly abandoned railroad tracks puts a whole new spin on a public park. Jill Schlesinger has more.

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[VIDEO] The High Line: Why New York’s Secret Elevated Railroad was Abandoned

2023-05-21T12:00:00-04:00

Discover the intriguing story of New York's Lost Highline in this captivating video. Explore the rich history of railroads in the city, from their inception to the dangers of street-level trains. Witness the transformative removal of street-level tracks and the subsequent downfall of train transportation. Immerse yourself in the activism surrounding New York's High Line, leading to the city's order to demolish it. Experience the remarkable journey of rezoning the High Line as a city park, preserving its legacy for generations to come. Finally, uncover what remains of the High Line in modern-day New York.

00:00 - What is New York’s Lost Highline?
00:36 - The History of Railroads in New York City
02:16 - The Dangers of New York’s Street level Trains
03:45 - The Removal of New York’s street-level tracks
05:48 - The downfall of train transportation
06:51 - Activism around New York’s High line
07:34 - New York’s Order to Demolish the High Line
08:39 - Rezoning the High Line as a city park
09:59 - What remains of New York’s High Line in Modern Day?

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Friday, October 1st, 2021, Good Morning!

2021-10-01T10:00:00-04:00

Good morning! Wishing you a happy Friday, October 1st, 2021 from all of us at Viewing NYC!

Here's what the weather looks like in the City right now.

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[WATCH] Check Out the Massive 'Brick House' Sculpture on the High Line Spur

2021-04-16T16:00:00-04:00

For the High Line, Simone Leigh presents "Brick House," a 16-foot-tall bronze bust of a Black woman. This video shows the installation process and the sculpture in place on the Spur, the newest section of the High Line.

Visit The High Line park to see the massive Simone Leigh's Brick House sculpture in person.

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[WATCH] Hour Long Documentary Showcases the High Line, Narrated by Susan Sarandon

2021-02-03T16:00:00-05:00

Great Museums is a television series that celebrates the world of museums. For a recent episode narrated by New York City actress Susan Sarandon, the series showcases the High Line, an elevated public park built on an abandoned elevated subway track. Since opening in 2009, the High Line has become one of the most popular destination in New York City for tourists and locals alike, drawing nearly 5 million visitors annually.

The mile-and-a half-long High Line offers visitors a carefully curated world of woodlands, thickets, prairies and meadows - floating 30 feet in the air - through 22 blocks of Manhattan's West Side. It is like a living museum of plants - a tour de force of public landscaping - carefully curated atop an abandoned elevated railroad that was saved from the wrecking ball. "We filmed the High Line over the course of two years to capture the full glory of all four seasons," says Chesney Doyle, co-executive producer of Great Museums.

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