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.
(March 17, 2010 -- finished correcting the scans with Photoshop.)
(March 17, 2010 -- finished correcting the scans with Photoshop.)
This is what it looked like back in October of 1969, shortly before the line shut down.
This is what it looked like back in October of 1969, shortly before the line shut down.
Original size: 2716x1871 |
Current: 800x551 |