B&O+Reading+CNJ: (Satellite, southwest quadrant of Chestnut and 24th Streets)
30th Street Station (Pennsy): (Satellite)
Robert Wanner posted two photos with the comment: "The Baltimore & Ohio Railroad passenger station at 24th & Chestnut Streets in downtown Philadelphia in the early 50's prior to discontinuance of the passenger service (1958) between Baltimore and Jersey City using Reading Company and Central Railroad of New Jersey trackage rights beyond Philadelphia. Grand old ornate station sitting next to the Schuylkill River. Paul Hartline photos."
Bernie Bierman: In 1950, my (favorite) uncle sent me from NYC to Washington to deliver some important business documents. I took the PRR going and the B&O returning, which seemed to be more fun, especially the ferryboat ride across NY harbor and the bus ride. I took #8 (the "Shenandoah"), departing Washington at 5:00 PM, arriving Jersey City at 9:31, with the B&O transfer bus arriving at 10:05 at the Commodore Hotel on 42nd St. & Park Avenue in NYC. The "Shenandoah" carried coaches (of course), Pullman-operated sleepers (from Chicago), Dining Car (from Akron, O.) and Buffet Lounge Coach. The B&O timetable for that trip became one of my precious keepsakes. What a time for rail travel. Regrettably no photographs. Just my indelible memories.
Richard Maguire: I still remember my Grandfather taking me there several times as a kid. They also had a huge "O" Scale model railroad and Trolley layout inside.
Brian Alnutt: The "Royal Blue," "Diplomat " "Speedliner" (RDCs), etc., my Mom rode them to DC. Apparently B&O hired a consultant in late '50s who advised them to stop all passenger service N of Baltimore.
Warren Avis shared
Arthur House: My grandmother always preferred the B&O to the PRR for travel between New York and Washington. Her reason for choosing the B&O explained in large measure why it discontinued service on the route. She said, “I like the B&O because it isn’t so crowded.” Forced onto the Pennsy after 1958, she never stopped complaining about the crowds.
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| Warren Avis posted Philadelphia in 1927. B&O 24th and Chestnut station at mid right, PRR 30th Street not yet built. Bridge Truss bridge over the Schuylkill takes tracks to Broad St Station James McKee Ridgway Jr.: PRR actually had 3 bridges over the Schuylkill before 1930 Improvements and Suburban Station… Warren Avis also posted with the same comment Frank Webb: On the far left is the PRR junction. All the trains from Broad Street Terminal backed up over the river to re-set for their future destinations. Must have been a nut house! Historic Philadelphia USA posted The Schuylkill River from South Street, Philadelphia (1927) [I did not copy the description because it was just platitudes and errors.] Hal Stansfield: Extra points if you can properly pronounce Schuylkill. Skool-gull Lou Basara: Some do not realize that the Schuykill is tidal to the Art Museum Dam. Martin Wojcik: The article mentions South Street bridge, but it is not shown. The first bridge we are looking at is Walnut Street Bridge. South Street was a draw bridge (hence how that large boat could be docked near the east river bank of the Walnut street bridge). Also on the east bank is the B&O railroad Philadelphia Station between Chestnut and Walnut. |
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| EarthExplorer: Mar 17, 1950 @ 24,000; AR1IS0000010134 Dennis DeBruler commented on Warren's share It was in the southwest quadrant of Chestnut and 24th Streets. I noticed that the post office and Pennsylvania Station were on the other side of the river. https://earthexplorer.usgs.gov/scene/metadata/full/5e83d8e4870f4473/AR1IS0000010134/ |
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| 1949 Philadelphia Quad @ 24,000 |
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| Warren Avis posted Philadelphia, PRR 30th Street and Broad Street station as well as the B&O at 24th and Chestnut. Oh yea, plus the LZ-129 Hindenburg |
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| Ed Johnson posted Zlat Zlat: It had four tracks, about, and a rather short platform extending not more than one block, perhaps to cover up to four coaches, very modest. Two tracks remain and one can just see where the others branched off. Now it is a big apartment building, 2400 Chestnut Street. |
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| Bob Ellis commented on a post B&O Railroad station Philadelphia |
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| Warren Avis posted Philadelphia 24th and Chestnut St. Built in 1888 destroyed by fire then demolished in 1963. Unknown date or photographer. My Pop would take me with him in the late 1950s to the model train club in the station. |
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| 1, This first is during a flood. |
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| 2, Another flood shot. |
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| 3, Men's waiting room |
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| 4, Women's waiting room |
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| 5, Staircase |
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| Warren Avis posted 24th & Chestnut passenger station in Philadelphia. Station torn down in 1963. Photos from Vintage Philly page |
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| Street View, May 2022 |
30th Street Station
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| Street View, Nov 2020 |
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| Old Images of Philadelphia posted The Main U.S. Post Office at 30th and Market Streets is under construction in this early 1930s image. The Pennsylvania Railroad 30th Street Station is seen across the street. Ed Johnson shared |
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| Old Images of Philadelphia posted A remaining section of the PRT (Philadelphia Rapid Transit) Bridge that took the Market-Frankford Elevated Trains and Trolley cars over the Schuylkill River can be seen in this image. It was built by the PRT in 1905 and is being demolished in this 1956 photo. The Pennsylvania Railroad's 30th Street Station can be seen on the right. Vince Petrovic: 30th street station is the same in a completely unfamiliar scene. It’s bizarre. Jeff Didlake: That particular section was for the eastbound subway-surface car tracks. The Mkt Fkd and westbound structure is already gone. |
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| Visit Philly posted 30th Street Station: where stunning architecture meets golden hour. ✨ ๐ธ: @TrevTakesPhotos Ed Shonson shared |
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| Historic Philly posted 30th Street Station (1970s) Ed Johnson shared ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐บ๐ฒ๐บ๐ฏ๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ช๐ต๐ฒ๐ป: ๐ฃ๐ฒ๐ป๐ป๐๐๐น๐๐ฎ๐ป๐ถ๐ฎ posted 30th Street Station • Philadelphia • Circa 1970s! John L Garcia shared |
Pennsy had at least four stations in Philadelphia. I'm guessing this post is referring to the 30th Street Station.
Darren Reynolds posted four photos with the comment: "PRRs "Penn" interlocking
Inside of Penn Station Philadelphia, Pennsylvania"
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