[PRCo] Re: Chesnut Street - Must Be a Photo Manipulation

[Barry, Matthew R]

My understanding about the Civic Arena is that it will be demolished after the new Penguins arena is completed, probably some time in 2011.     BUT, there's time, so maybe it will be retained.   Surely it could continue to be a venue for other events, concerts, ice shows, the circus...      I remember when the arena also used to open the ice up for ice skating public.  That was in the 60's.  Must have brought in some extra revenue.  I'm not sure when that ended or why it ended.

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From: pittsburgh-railways-bounce at lists.dementia.org [mailto:pittsburgh-railways-bounce at lists.dementia.org] On Behalf Of Phillip Clark Campbell
Sent: Saturday, May 09, 2009 2:32 PM
To: pittsburgh-railways at dementia.org
Subject: [PRCo] Re: Chesnut Street - Must Be a Photo Manipulation


> ----- Original Message ----

> From: "Barry, Matthew R" <mrb190 at pitt.edu>
> To: "pittsburgh-railways at dementia.org" <pittsburgh-railways at dementia.org>
> Sent: Friday, May 8, 2009 1:43:17 PM
> Subject: [PRCo] Re: Chesnut Street - Must Be a Photo Manipulation
> 
> I just didn't think the Civic Arena was visible from Chesnut.   Then 
> again......maybe so.
> 

Mr.Barry;

Another thought and a challenge.  Those tracks were last used by trolleys
50-years ago yet the street remains essentially 'as-is' doesn't it.  This in
spite of the proverbial 'rain, hail, sleet, snow' cold, extreme temperatures.
In this time frame most other streets have probably been resurfaced
a number of times haven't they.

Take your camera and go to Chestnut street;  it should be easy to locate
where the photographer is standing.  Take a long telephoto!  As I remember
you are somewhere close.  "If"  you are able this would be a very interesting
photo.

Just re-read your post.  'Why'  is the arena being demolished?  The arena
'came on line' about the time the Chestnut trolleys were abandoned.  The
trolley tracks on Chestnut will outlive the arena!


Phil




> > ----- Original Message ----
> 
> > From: "Barry, Matthew R" 
> > To: "pittsburgh-railways at dementia.org" 
> > Sent: Friday, May 8, 2009 12:28:51 PM
> > Subject: [PRCo] Chesnut Street - Must Be a Photo Manipulation
> > 
> > Here's a pic of the Chesnut Street rails, with a Pittsburgh landmark
> > (soon to be destroyed) behind.    I would say this is a photo
> > manipulation, obviously.    
> > This is on Flickr.    Check Flickr out for other Pittsburgh streetcar photos.  
>   
> > Type "Pittsburgh streetcar" into the search line.    www.flickr.com
> > http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2308/2532343445_3e1f7108a2_o.jpg

> -----Original Message-----
> From: pittsburgh-railways-bounce at lists.dementia.org 
> [mailto:pittsburgh-railways-bounce at lists.dementia.org] On Behalf Of Phillip 
> Clark Campbell
> Sent: Friday, May 08, 2009 4:36 PM
> To: pittsburgh-railways at dementia.org
> Subject: [PRCo] Re: Chesnut Street - Must Be a Photo Manipulation
> 
> > 
> Mr.Barry;
> 
> 
> The photo appears to be 'telephoto' which 'compresses' a scene making
> all objects look much closer than they are.  Otherwise it seems like a
> valid photo doesn't it;  what looks manipulated to you?  Vehicle
> traffic keeps the rails 'polished' doesn't it.
> 
> 
> Phil