Great stuff! What is the vehicle that looks like a streetcar but only has four widely spaced windows down the side? A closed in steam locomotive?
Yes, they were designed to avoid spooking horses with some sucess.
wanswheel, [Y], and more is always welcome!
Excerpt from “Jimmie Walker - The Story of a Personality” by Louis J. Gribetz and Joseph Kaye (1932)
https://archive.org/stream/jimmiewalkerstor00gribrich#page/n7/mode/2up
It is not within the scope of this work to include a survey of Walker’s administrative contributions to New York City during his double term of office; but there are certain things he has done within that category known antiquely as “achievements” which, because they are of the type that most readily elicit his sympathies, because they illustrate his executive qualities and because they reflect to some extent his personality, should be recorded here. Chief among these is an enterprise known by the rather grim nickname of “Death Avenue.”
“Death Avenue” is the unofficial name given by popular and bitter assent to the roadway fronting the Hudson River throughout the length of lower and upper Manhattan. This roadway has been one of the ranking sores of the city for almost half a century.
thanks great posting
It’s hard to believe that Jimmy Walker actually took his position as Mayor of New York seriously at one time.
Great posting! The two light coloured touring cars in Amelia’s film are Marmon V-16s, if anyone is interested. “Gentleman” Jimmy Walker -what a guy!
Mike sent the following links to 1935 photos regarding the construction of the High Line:
The north end (north beginning) of the High Line, looking east from 12th Ave. & 35th St.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3260/3250623341_f692c5dafb_b.jpg?rand=688593627
Looking east from between 12th and 11th avenues, 35th St. on the right
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3471/3251450234_4e6f2a703b_b.jpg?rand=540970653