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Patrick Cullinan  > Brooklyn > The Myrtle Avenue El > Myrtle Ave El, Oct. 1969
This collection is sorely in need of correction with Photoshop, and I will be working on them in the coming months, God willing. (Now = Dec. 11, 2007.)

The Myrtle Elevated line is dear to my heart because of nostalgic associations with Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School, which I attended in the 1950's. Over a period of four years, I traveled the line from Knickerbocker Avenue to Vanderbilt Avenue, enjoying the homely views along the way. I used to be especially touched by windows decked out top to bottom with house plants, which I took to be a sign of a godly dwelling and a reverent hand.
     (Some of the photos included here are artistically pointless and serve a purely documentary or nostalgic purpose. Moreover, since these images are hot out of the scanner, I haven't had a chance yet to work them over in Photoshop, which I'll be getting to in a few months, God willing.. You can see a sample of the kind of enhancement that is possible by comparing the first few photos. Enjoy!)
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Patrick Cullinan > This is what it looked like back in October of 1969, shortly before the line shut down.
Patrick Cullinan > Jan. 1973.  The Metropolitan Avenue terminus of the El.
Patrick Cullinan > Early 70's.  The Metropolitan Avenue station -- last stop!  There was a tranquil, rustic flavor to the place.
Patrick Cullinan > Metropolitan Avenue station.  My neighbor Dennis Richter sits for the photo.  Early 70's.
Patrick Cullinan > The Metropolitan Avenue Station at night.  Early 70's.
Patrick Cullinan > Early June, 1960.
Patrick Cullinan > Early winter 1960.  Charley Burnet, classmate, on the left, Denis, my brother, on the right.
Patrick Cullinan > September, 1960.
Patrick Cullinan > Third week of April, 1960.  Denis, my brother.  Rory Calhoun is drumming cigarettes in an ad in the background.
The Metropolitan Avenue Station at night. Early 70's.
 > The Metropolitan Avenue Station at night.  Early 70's.
The Metropolitan Avenue Station at night. Early 70's.
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