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Staple Street Skybridge, 2000.
Sky Bridges
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Skybridges, which, though rare, could once be found in various Manhattan locations, are quickly becoming a thing of the past. While erected for pedestrian convenience, the utility of these aerial walkways became less relevant as elevator technology improved over the 20th century. Despite their decline, a handful of sky bridges remain today and are always an unexpected joy to see. In this list, we will introduce you to the history and wonder of some of our favorite "skywalks" (those long gone and those still extant)!
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4 Staple Street
\[Looking north on Staple Street toward the New York Mercantile Exchange, 2-6 Harrison Street.]
4 Staple Street
\[Staple Street, showing footbridge between old House of Relief and ambulance annex of the New York Hospital.]
4 Staple Street
\[Staple Street, showing footbridge between old House of Relief and ambulance annex of the New York Hospital.]
4 Staple Street
\[Staple Street, showing footbridge between old House of Relief and ambulance annex of the New York Hospital.] Printed from an earlier photograph taken between 1972 and 1985.
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