PAT 1966 2nd Ave. rerouting

[mrb190]

I meant to say, thanks for sharing, Bob!  And thanks to Derrick for pointing
this out.

Matt

Derrick J Brashear wrote:

> Bob Rathke forwarded some pictures, which you can find at
> http://trolley.dementia.org/brathke
>
> Here are his comments on the pictures.
>
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>
> This summer I commented on the rerouting of South Hills trolley lines
> when the Smithfield St. Bridge was closed for repairs in the Fall of
> 1966.  The trolleys ran on Ross to 2nd to 10th St. Bridge to Carson to
> the tunnel at Smithfield; routing was the same both inbound and outbound.
>   The hot spot was Carson and 10th where the 53 Carrick cars turned
> to/from Carson St. heading east.   Here are three photos I took during
> the rerouting, on September 18, 1966:
>
> PAT1664-66.jpg   -  Shows 1664 (48 Arlington) outbound on 2nd Ave. under
> the Blvd. of the Allies.  The view is toward downtown, and a small
> section of the Liberty Bridge approach span can be seen in the upper
> right corner.  Also note the PRR Panhandle Bridge (now PAT LRV) over 2nd
> Ave. in the far right-center of the photo.
>
> PAT1700a-66  -   1700 (36 Drake) is westbound on Carson, and turning into
> the tunnel.  Note the "Shapp" billboard for the Nov. election.
>
> PAT1700b-66  -  Here's the 1700 (36 Drake) outbound on 2nd Ave., under
> the Blvd. of the Allies.
>
> Bob 10/28
>
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