3rd Ave. El

3rd Ave. El (1955)

January 1st, 19550h 10min

Documentary
60%

Overview

Impressionistic picture of the Third Avenue Elevated Railway in Manhattan, New York City, before it was demolished. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2010.


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