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Posted by Widecab5 on Sat Nov 21 13:03:34 2009, in response to Re: Wyckoff Ave Bend, posted by Bob Andersen on Thu Nov 19 14:31:50 2009. All:Funny how this comes up now. From circumstantial evidence (so far) I believe the photo shows construction of an interim elevated structure that existed between 1914 and about 1926 or 1927. In the recent book "the BMT" much was made of a "temporary connection" from the Myrtle Ave. El extension to the rebuilt structure at Wyckoff Ave. station. The reason is there was another elevated line for the 14 St.-Eastern route that was planned along Wyckoff Ave. I am not sure if its intersection with Myrtle was to be at grade or on a fly over, but the idea was to add more trackage later when the 14 St.-Eastern line was actually built. As it turned out (obviously), politics dictated that the 14 St.-Eastern was actually built as a subway all the way to Broadway Junction, so there never was a crossing with the Myrtle Ave. El. When the subway was under construction (1925-1928) the permanent link was installed from Myrtle Ave. onto Palmetto St., most likely including the middle track. In the 1914-1927 (?) period, I believe the layout had trains continuing to use the former ramp right-of-way around the building at the corner of Myrtle & Palmetto, then cross onto the new structure at St. Nicholas Ave. The piece above Palmetto from St. Nicholas to Myrtle may not have been in use until the permanent structure was erected. Like I say, it's all very sketchy so far, so if anyone has additional info it would be greatly appreciated, but that appears to be the story. Regards, George Chiasson Jr. (Widecab5@aol.com) |
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