Rails photo shows the Ninth ave el along 110th street in Manhattan where the line turned from Ninth ave to go east to Eighth ave in Manhattan. The Ninth ave El was the original elevated line in Manhattan first operating in 1868. Over the years, the line was extended from South Ferry north through Manhattan to 155th street at the Polo Grounds. It continued accross the Harlem river at this point serving the New York Centrals Sedgewick ave station on the Putnam Division. Traveling eastward, the Ninth ave el joined the Woodlawn Jerome line and trains eventually ran all the way to Woodlawn Rd in the Bronx. The Nonth ave el was closed in June of 1940 . All of it was removed at that time save for the Section that ran from 155th st accross the Harlem River to The Woodlawn Jerome line. This piece was known as the Polo Grounds Shuttle and remained in service until 1958. The location in the photo was colloquially referred to as "Suicide curve." The station and trackways were at a height of 100 feet and it was reputed to be a favorite spot for jumpers, therefore the Suicide Curve moniker.
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