The “walk” from Washington Heights to the Highbridge community takes over an hour. The journey requires two subway lines and excursions along non-pedestrian roads and bridges. History offers a better image of connectivity.
Prior to its closing in 1970, the High Bridge connected the two neighborhoods. The Highbridge station, which was closed in the late 1970s, was a vitalizing force for both neighborhoods by providing city-wide and regional commuter access. The station and bridge closings, along with other major infrastructural intrusions, have effectively isolated the Highbridge community.
Read more: http://www.archdaily.com/122774/high-bridge-artlab-in-situ-studio/
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Also know that this bridge is the oldest bridge in NYC… this includes the myth that the Brooklyn Bridge is the oldest (not a fact). Built between 1837 and 1848 to actually connected two towns, since that area of the mainland would not become a part of New York County until 1874. The Bronx would not become a the Bronx until 1914.
High Bridge is almost 40 years older than the BK Bridge.
BONG!
J.O.,
Thanks for the comment. See below for a post on some of the very same points you made.
http://uptowncollective.com/2011/01/19/the-city-concealed-high-bridge/
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