Opened in 1880, the Second Avenue elevated ("El") train had a stop at 34th Street. There are people walking on the sidewalks and crossing between the train lines. Carts are parked along the curbs and under the elevated tracks.
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Local Subjects
Railroads, Elevated--New York (State)--New York
Carriages and carts--New York (State)--New York--19th century
Transportation--New York (State)--New York
Thirty-fourth Street (New York, N.Y.)--History--19th century
Second Avenue (New York, N.Y.)--History--19th century
Midtown Manhattan (New York, N.Y.)--History--19th century
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