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October 28, 2021

The History of "Death Avenue"

By Madeline Berg

Discover the story of the West Side Cowboys and Death Avenue.

The History of "Death Avenue"

By Madeline Berg | October 28, 2021

Discover the story of the West Side Cowboys and Death Avenue.

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October 21, 2021

Back to the Future of the High Line

By Erika Harvey

In 2003, we asked the public to envision the future of the High Line in an open “ideas competition.”

Back to the Future of the High Line

By Erika Harvey | October 21, 2021

In 2003, we asked the public to envision the future of the High Line in an open “ideas competition.”

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July 22, 2021

22 Years Ago: A New York Times Article, Two Residents, and a Historic Community Board Meeting

By High Line

On July 25, 1999, an article on the High Line ran in the New York Times. In it, a new idea was proposed for the elevated rail, which was slated for...

22 Years Ago: A New York Times Article, Two Residents, and a Historic Community Board Meeting

By High Line | July 22, 2021

On July 25, 1999, an article on the High Line ran in the New York Times. In it, a new idea was proposed for the elevated rail, which was slated for demolition at the time.

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June 24, 2021

Behind the Bushes: The Queer History of the High Line

By High Line

If the High Line is a landmark today, much of the credit goes to the LGBTQ+ community.

Behind the Bushes: The Queer History of the High Line

By High Line | June 24, 2021

If the High Line is a landmark today, much of the credit goes to the LGBTQ+ community.

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April 21, 2020

Future-facing Gardens

By High Line

Director of Horticulture Eric Rodriguez discusses resiliency in horticulture.

Future-facing Gardens

By High Line | April 21, 2020

Director of Horticulture Eric Rodriguez discusses resiliency in horticulture.

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April 14, 2020

To a Resilient New York: Notes from Quarantine

By High Line

Six poems by eighteen artists/writers combine into an exquisite assemblage for our quarantine times.

To a Resilient New York: Notes from Quarantine

By High Line | April 14, 2020

Six poems by eighteen artists/writers combine into an exquisite assemblage for our quarantine times.

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January 9, 2020

Connecting Through Images: An Interview with Photographer Jonathan Flaum

By High Line

We interviewed New York City photographer, and former High Line photo-documentarian, Jonathan Flaum.

Connecting Through Images: An Interview with Photographer Jonathan Flaum

By High Line | January 9, 2020

We interviewed New York City photographer, and former High Line photo-documentarian, Jonathan Flaum.

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November 12, 2019

A Brief History of Chelsea with a Long-Time Resident

By High Line

We interviewed 96 year-old Chelsea resident Rosanna Cox Zuckerman for her birthday, and learned much about the High Line’s neighborhood in the...

A Brief History of Chelsea with a Long-Time Resident

By High Line | November 12, 2019

We interviewed 96 year-old Chelsea resident Rosanna Cox Zuckerman for her birthday, and learned much about the High Line’s neighborhood in the process.

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August 30, 2019

Ruth Ewan’s Silent Agitator and the Industrial Workers of the World

By High Line Art

This year on the High Line, visitors can stop to check the time at Ruth Ewan’s installation Silent Agitator. Learn the fascinating history behind this...

Ruth Ewan’s Silent Agitator and the Industrial Workers of the World

By High Line Art | August 30, 2019

This year on the High Line, visitors can stop to check the time at Ruth Ewan’s installation Silent Agitator. Learn the fascinating history behind this symbolic clock.

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December 10, 2018

Snow Removal on the High Line

In New York City, snow is divisive. There are those who awe at the weatherly marvel, and those who see the fluff as a nuisance and disruption. No matter...

Snow Removal on the High Line

December 10, 2018

In New York City, snow is divisive. There are those who awe at the weatherly marvel, and those who see the fluff as a nuisance and disruption. No matter what side you’re on, snowfall this time of year is inevitable.

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