Many of my posts deal with the area around the Smith-9th Street station in Red Hook. This viaduct, that includes the Smith-9th Street station was built in the late 1920's and early 1930's for the city run Independent (IND) subway extension to Church Avenue. Unlike earlier elevated lines, this structure is very high and the steel is covered with a layer of concrete. This viaduct has just recently undergone a multi dollar renewal. This is not the only concrete viaduct for subway service.
In this shot below, which is taken from the New York Transit Museum archive, shows Smith Street facing north. The Smith-Street station is towards the photographer's back and you see the curve of the structure as it swings to the west and starts to decline into the tunnel. The structure is not over Smith Street but to the west side of the street. Smith Street had trolley service as well. The photo was taken on November 29, 1950 by Leon and it is part of the Lundin Collection. You are looking at Smith Street between West 9th Street and Huntington Streets.
If you look to the right (east side of Smith Street), you can see not one, but I believe two gas tanks (holders) that are adjustable? It is said that gas tank site has many toxins buried underneath.
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