[PRCo] Re: Latrobe

[Derrick J Brashear]

On Fri, 7 Feb 2003, robert netzlof wrote:

> If we're looking at the same topo map, I think the big black blob is
> not the old car house, but a former industrial building (Fullman Mfg.
> Co.) somewhat south of the car house location.
> 
> As I recall, the West Penn buildings and sub-station were on the west
> side of Jefferson. Their lot started about midway between Spring and
> Chestnut and extended south to maybe half-way between Chestnut and
> Walnut. The old car house was, I think, about the middle of the
> frontage on Jefferson. As best I can make out, it is gone.

Ed showed us (Fred, Fred and I) a building which he said was the old car
house. I think I recall he had a picture which matched up nicely. I don't
remember what it was, but I could go take a picture of it; I suspect he
will respond with comments before I have time to get to Latrobe, though I
do plan to visit Greensburg again in the light to attempt again to
identify the location of a car on the "Ludwick" line.

> Hint noted, but as I'm 95 miles/2.25 hours away from Latrobe...

If you decide to go I'll meet you there. I'll be honest: I have no problem
using a facility once I've figured out the procedures, but am intimidated
the first time I go in.

> When did WCRy start up?

If the Derry barn and Latrobe trolley station were in fact 1904 vintage as
the HABS/HAER people put forth, 1904 is probably a safe bet. I wouldn't
put money on them getting it right.