Neighborhood volunteers first began cultivating the idea of converting the ruins of the Reading Viaduct into Philadelphia's own elevated park more than a decade ago.
With little fanfare, a new, green use for one of Phila's old industrial landmarks is taking shape, the old Reading Viaduct. Focusing on the SEPTA spur which starts just off Noble Street (lower left) and veers off to 11th Street where it connects to the Reading Viaduct. This overall photo was taken from 401 N. Broad St. April 3, 2014. ( CLEM MURRAY / Staff Photographer )Read more
