High Line photos

Images of the city's first elevated park, from the '30s through tomorrow.

By Time Out editors Thu May 28 2009

Photo: Author unknown, 1934
Photo: Chris Payne, 2003
Photo: Joel Sternfeld, 2000
Photo: Joel Sternfeld, 2000
The sundeck, with unobstructed views of the Hudson River. Design by Field...
The High Line steps down to the Hudson River, with wooden deck seating Design...
A glass window reveals High Line visitors to passersby below. Design by Field...
The original steel railroad tracks have been returned to several locations...
The Gansevoort Woodland, overlooking Washington Street. Design by Field...
Stairs and an elevator on the 14th Street sidewalk. Design by Field Operations...
The High Line in Chelsea. Design by Field Operations and Diller Scofidio +...
A lawn at 23rd Street. Design by Field Operations and Diller Scofidio + Renfro...
A metal walkway above greenery leads into a sumac forest. Design by Field...
Moss and groundcover beneath the walkway. Design by Field Operations and Diller...
A rest area over 26th Street. Design by Field Operations and Diller Scofidio +...
A walkway near the railraod tracks, surrounded by a mix of native and new...
A walkway near the railraod tracks, surrounded by a mix of native and new...
A staircase at 30th Street. Design by Field Operations and Diller Scofidio +...
A viewing platform. Design by Field Operations and Diller Scofidio + Renfro...