Elevated Train Collection

Rabelo boats and Dom Luis I bridge in Douro river, Porto
Dom Luis I bridge and rabelo boats from Vila Nova de Gaia. The Dom Lu's I Bridge is a double-decked metal arch bridge that spans the Douro River between the cities of Porto

EXPRESS STRIKE, 1910. Street scene during the express strike in New York City. Photograph, 1910

CTAs Red Line elevated train at Adams/Wabash station, Chicago, Illinois, USA

Hallesches Tor, Berlin (colour photo)
3095192 Hallesches Tor, Berlin (colour photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hallesches Tor, Berlin. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Dom Luis I bridge and rabelo boats in Porto
Dom Luis I bridge over Douro river from Vila Nova de Gaia side and rabelo boats. Dom LuAis I Bridge in Porto from Vila Nova de Gaia

CHICAGO: ELEVATED TRAIN. Steps leading up to an elevated train station in Chicago, Illinois. Photograph by John Vachon, July 1940

MAP: NYC SUBWAY, 1924. Map showing the routes of the Interborough Rapid Transit Company in New York City. Lithograph, 1924

A map showing the elevated train lines of the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad in Chicago, Illinois
MAP: CHICAGO TRAINS, c1897. A map showing the elevated train lines of the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad in Chicago, Illinois. Map published by Poole Bros. c1897

CTA train on the Loop track which runs above ground in downtown Chicago, Illinois, United States of America, North America

CHICAGO: ELEVATED TRAIN. Commuters ascending the stairs to the elevated train in Chicago, Illinois. Photograph by John Vachon, July 1941

CHICAGO: STREET, 1949. A street scene below an El elevated train station in Chicago, Illinois. Photograph by Stanley Kubrick, 1949

NEW YORK CITY, 1938. Boys on the street in Harlem, New York City. Photograph by Jack Allison, 1938

NEW YORK: EAST HARLEM. Construction of the James Weldon Johnson Houses, covering 112th Street to 115th Street between Park Avenue and Third Avenue in East Harlem, New York City

NEW YORK CITY: MAN, 1942. A bum who claimed to be a Scottish comedian on 14th Street in New York City. Photograph by Marjory Collins, 1942

NYC: BOWERY, 1942. The Bowery at night in New York City. Photograph by Marjory Collins, 1942

EVANS: NEW YORK CITY, 1938. The elevated train tracks along 2nd Avenue at 61st Street in New York, New York. Photograph by Walker Evans, 1938

NYC: ELEVATED TRAIN, 1942. Passengers waiting on the Third Avenue elevated railway platform in New York City. Photograph by Marjory Collins, 1942

NYC: ELEVATED TRAIN, 1942. A woman waiting at the Third Avenue elevated railway station in New York City. Photograph by Marjory Collins, 1942

BROOKLYN: ATLANTIC AVENUE. The entrance to the subway station on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn, New York. Photograph, c1915

NYC: 6TH AVENUE, c1910. Christmas shoppers on 6th Avenue in New York City. Photograph, c1910

NEW YORK: MILLINER, 1889. New York Shop-Girls Buying Easter Bonnets on Division Street in New York City. Engraving after a drawing by W.A. Rogers, 1890

PENNELL: NEW YORK CITY. A view of 110th Street in New York City. Drawing by Joseph Pennell, c1906

NEW YORK: BOWERY, c1900. The Bowery near Grand Street in New York City, New York. Photograph, c1900

STREETCAR STRIKE, 1889. Police beating protesters on Sixth Avenue, during a streetcar strike in New York City, January 1889. Contemporary American engraving

NYC: COOPER UNION, 1904. A view of Cooper Union and the Third Avenue El at Bowery in New York City. Stereograph, 1904

CHICAGO: STREET, c1900. A view up Wabash Avenue from Adams Street in Chicago, Illinois. Photochrome, c1900

NYC: JEFFERSON MARKET. Jefferson Market Courthouse at 425 Sixth Avenue in New York City. Now a branch of the New York Public Library. Photograph, 1905

NEW YORK CITY, 1890. View of the first building of the American Museum of Natural History at 79th Street in Manhattan, looking north. Photograph, 1890

SHEET MUSIC COVER, 1875. Sheet music cover for the Rapid Transit Galop, composed by A.H. Rosewig, 1875

NEW YORK CITY: STRIKE, 1910. Two policemen arresting a striker during an Express strike in New York City. Photograph, 1910

EXPRESS STRIKE, 1910. Horses in a police camp during the express strike in New York City. Photograph, 1910

Dom LuAis I Bridge in Porto from a boat in Douro river. Dom LuAis I Bridge is a double-decked metal arch bridge that spans the Douro River between the cities of Porto

The suspension railway crossing the River Wupper. 28 September 1923

USA, Illinois, Chicago, Chicago Transit Authority elevated train in the Loop

Thailand, Bangkok, elevated train

El train crossing Lake Street Bridge over the Chicago River, The Loop, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America, North America

An El train on the Elevated train system, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America, North America

An El train on the Elevated train system crossing Wells Street Bridge, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America, North America

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"Journey through Time: Exploring Elevated Trains and Iconic Landmarks" Rabelo boats gracefully glide beneath the majestic Dom Luis I bridge, as an elevated train overlooks the Douro River in Porto. Flashback to 1910's express strike in New York City, where a bustling street scene unfolds under the watchful eye of an elevated train. The Adams/Wabash station in Chicago witnesses the vibrant energy of CTAs Red Line elevated train, painting a vivid picture of urban life in Illinois. Hallesches Tor station in Berlin comes alive with color as an elevated train passes by, seamlessly blending modernity with historical charm. Once again, Dom Luis I bridge stands tall against the backdrop of rabelo boats sailing on Porto's Douro River while an elevated train adds a touch of urban dynamism. Ascending steps lead commuters to an elevated train station in Chicago, offering a glimpse into daily life and transportation routines in Illinois' bustling cityscape. A vintage map from 1897 showcases the extensive network of Chicago's Rock Island and Pacific Railroad's elevated trains that once crisscrossed the city streets. Downtown Chicago buzzes with activity as CTA trains traverse above ground on Loop tracks, providing efficient transportation amidst towering skyscrapers. Travel back to 1924 when Interborough Rapid Transit routes shaped New York City's subway system—a lifeline for millions navigating through its vast boroughs. Commuters patiently ascend stairs towards their destination—an everyday sight beneath the shadow cast by an elevated train station—capturing quintessential moments from Chicago’s busy streetscape. Beneath an El (elevated) train station circa 1949, New York City reveals its timeless allure—a melting pot enriched by diverse communities captured through Jack Allison’s lens. Note.