The film captures the history of Manhattan's Third Avenue elevated railroad, known as the "El," which operated for 76 years before its dismantling due to declining ridership. It depicts the L’s role ...
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The developer found a $250 million construction loan for the conversion, as well as an equity partner in Quantum Pacific.