[PRCo] Re: Ferry // Stanwix

[Edward H. Lybarger]

The photo is taken from the Empire Building.  The Jenkins empire consisted
of two pieces...the older Jenkins Building and the later Jenkins Arcade.
The latter stretched from Liberty through to Penn; the former occupied the
corner of Stanwix and Penn.  The Empire Building occupied the Stanwix at
Liberty corner; the Jenkins properties wrapped around two sides of it.

-----Original Message-----
From: pittsburgh-railways-bounce at lists.dementia.org
[mailto:pittsburgh-railways-bounce at lists.dementia.org]On Behalf Of James
B. Holland
Sent: Friday, March 25, 2005 11:30 AM
To: - 1714 PRCo__WP__JTC -
Subject: [PRCo] Ferry // Stanwix


Good Morning!

I-F   my bearings are correct, this shows Ferry from the Jenkins
Arcade!       This was taken from the UOP site and thus the date as well
which would seem to be in conflict with the razing of the Wabash!
But the date has to be post July-1940 as that is a 1200-series PCC
turning onto Liberty from Stanwix heading for the West End.       The
motor coach in center left would be coming out of Diamond, the 10- or
11-series PCC beyond that just came from Diamond, and the 10- or
11-series beyond this one is turning into Fourth.       This last PCC is
in almost the same position as the photo provided by Bill Robb which was
taken staring at the Wabash from Fourth  --  just an earlier time and
different PCC.       Looks to be a bus in the haze further out Ferry
possibly making a left as well.

Considering that this was still the day and age of the TrolleyCar, that
is one horrendous amount of traffic with which to contend.


Jim__Holland


I__Like__Ike.......And__PCCs!!

down with pantographs ---- UP___WITH___TROLLEYPOLES!!!!!!!


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