Gowanus Expressway/ 1-278 at Hamilton Avenue (1960)
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Title
Gowanus Expressway/ 1-278 at Hamilton Avenue (1960)
Subject
Gowanus Expressway
Description
The elevated roadway along 3rd Ave is the Gowanus Expressway. It is Interstate Highway or 1-278.
This portion is on Hamilton Avenue as seen from the Gowanus Canal. In the early 1900's an elevated train ran above 3rd Avenue. In 1940, it was turned into a 4 lane elevated highway. All the buildings on the east side of 3rd Avenue were torn down to make room.
Between 1958 and 1964 it was widened to today's 6 lanes.
This portion is on Hamilton Avenue as seen from the Gowanus Canal. In the early 1900's an elevated train ran above 3rd Avenue. In 1940, it was turned into a 4 lane elevated highway. All the buildings on the east side of 3rd Avenue were torn down to make room.
Between 1958 and 1964 it was widened to today's 6 lanes.
Date
1960
Contributor
Tony Giordano
Identifier
7
Coverage
1960
Collection
Citation
“Gowanus Expressway/ 1-278 at Hamilton Avenue (1960),” Sunset Park History, accessed April 13, 2025, https://www.sunsetparkhistory.org/items/show/452.