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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| Verine Bianca posted Baltimore & Ohio Railroad station (Philadelphia) Pamele Moskie shared Jim Kelling: Chestnut street at 24th, by architect Frank Furness, demolished in 1963. 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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| Warren Avis posted 24th and Chestnut in Philly from another FB page. No date or credits indicated |
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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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| Old Images of Philadelphia posted The Baltimore & Ohio Railroad station and the 2400 Chestnut Street 34-Story Apartments, 24th and Chestnut Streets, 1905 Vs. 2020. Philadelphia's Baltimore and Ohio Railroad station – also known as the B & O station or Chestnut Street station – was the main passenger station for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Designed by architect Frank Furness in 1886, it stood at 24th Street and the Chestnut Street Bridge from 1888 to 1963. Ed Johnson shared |
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| Bob Ellis commented on the above post One for you |
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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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| 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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| History’s Mirror posted The 1939 aerial view of 30th Street Station and the Main Post Office in Philadelphia captures a monumental moment in the city's development, showcasing two colossal civic structures at the very dawn of their service. [The description continues with the usual platitudes that History's Mirror generates] F R Frankenfield Jr: All the people on the roof of the post office, makes me wonder, if this was taken on the inaugural run of the gyroplane mail delivery service 1939. Mail run was from Camden NJ to the roof of the Philadelphia post office. If I remember correctly this service only ran for about one year. |
A colorization of the above photo.
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| Pennsylvania Memories posted Aerial view of the 30th Street Station and Main Post Office, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (1939) The 1939 aerial photograph shows the massive 30th Street Station and the nearby Main Post Office. 30th Street Station is one of the largest and most important railway stations in the United States. The building features grand classical architecture with large columns and open interior spaces. Rail lines spread out from the station, connecting Philadelphia to other major cities. The Main Post Office building stands nearby, supporting mail operations across the region. The aerial view shows the scale of transportation and infrastructure in the city. This area was a key hub for travel and communication. The image reflects Philadelphia’s importance as a transportation center. Ben Cornelius: Neat photo, misleading AI swill. The building in the center is the Post Office. The building barely visible at bottom right, with the Kelly Green roof, is the southeast corner of 30th St Station. The passenger rail line headed to the south, to Wilmington and Washington, is visible emerging from beneath the Post Office. The grassy area between the Post Office and the Schuylkill River is where I-76, the Schuylkill Expressway, is today. The Market St bridge is at the bottom, and the Market St Elevated line is still above the street, as seen by its curving trackage from its own bridge across the Schuylkill to its alignment above Market St. John L Garcia shared |
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| 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻: 𝗣𝗲𝗻𝗻𝘀𝘆𝗹𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗮 and Ohio posted 30th Street Station • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania! 1977 |
A different exposure and cropping:
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| History's Mirror posted [Buried in the (probably AI generated) platitudes is the information that it was built in the early 1930s by Pennsy, and the photo was taken in 1977.] Brent Keyser: Worked there 28 yrs. Historical Flood , S.River was 12 ' over flood stage ! Ruined alot Structurly and the Big Earthquake , moved and Shifted beams 2011 Stephan M. Anderman: Given the position of the Schuylkill Expressway on the right, this seems to be a view from the north looking south. Kerry Boehm: Stephan M. Anderman I believe the parking lot is now the Cirra Center. |
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| David Ballard commented on the above post Currently under extensive renovation, but still home to Karl Bitter's beautiful frieze The Spirit of Transportation (1895). It originally hung in the PRR's Broad Street Station. https://www.phillyvoice.com/art-30th-street-station-transportation/ |
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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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| Philadelphia History posted The Pennsylvania Railroad’s 30th Street Station Under Construction, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (1933) [The rest of the description is platitudes.] Paul Raymond: Looks like there was a roundhouse taking shape in the foreground. Roger Radbill: Paul Raymond the turntable had just been removed. The Pennsylvania Railroad's (PRR) turntable and engine facilities at 32nd and Market Streets in Philadelphia were closed and demolished in the early 1930s following the opening of the new 30th Street Station. This move consolidated passenger operations and rendered the older West Philadelphia Station obsolete. Decline and demolition of the 32nd Street facilities Replacement by 30th Street Station: Before the new 30th Street Station was fully opened in 1933, the PRR's main passenger terminal west of the Schuylkill River was the West Philadelphia Station, which was located at 32nd and Market Streets. Facility closure: After the new, modern 30th Street Station was established as the primary railroad hub, the older station and its adjacent engine facilities, including the turntable, were no longer needed for regular operation. Demolition: The West Philadelphia Station was subsequently demolished. The surrounding rail yard and engine facility, which would have included the turntable, were removed to make way for new development. James Miccolis: It appears that the High Line wasn't yet electrified. James Miccolis: At the extreme right, you can see the Market-Frankford El crossing the river. In 1933 it was above ground until the east side of the Schuylkill River. Mike Salvatore: didn't know Sub 1 (1915 electrification) was that close to the old turntable. |
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| Lost in Philly posted The Pennsylvania Railroad’s 30th Street Station under construction, Philadelphia (1933) (Colorized) |
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| Michael Quigley commented on the above post It’s an Awesome building! As a kid in the mid 70s, my Dad worked in Penn Tower in n the 4th floor. I got to run all over that station! Even got to ride the Gs!! PENN Tower - 30th Street Station (4th floor), Philadelphia, PA. Date 1952-02-22. Union Switch & Signal interlocking machine, installed in 1952, routed electric passenger trains between the 10 platform tracks on the lower level of the station. On the track diagram, trains exiting to the the left were headed to Washington, DC - exiting top right to Harrisburg, PA, and bottom right to New York City. A May, 1952 Railroad Signal magazine article describes its installation and operation: (hopefully the link works): https://www.jonroma.net/.../Pennsylvania%20Railroad... |
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| Rich White posted Would anyone happen to have a catenary sectionalizing plate book for PENN (30th Street Station) interlocking on the PRR? There are pushbuttons on the machine that, when pulled, light certain segments on the diagram with red lamps to indicate a section is without power. But I believe the R1A,R1B,R1C, labels above the buttons would not be the designations that the PDO used. Shown here is every button pulled - this would be a bad day for the operator if he saw so much red on the board ! This machine is in my collection and will be re-animated with PLC's to bring it back to life once I finish tracing out the wiring. Thanks in advance! Ron Selliers: I worked many towers in the St. Louis area but never had to deal with centenary lines. Recognize the switch levers as Union Switch & Signal. Rich White: Correct US&S 1952 era |
Rich White posted four photos with the comment: "Update on the PENN (30th St Station) machine that I've been restoring back to life. Final grouping of signal lamps, levers, and exit arrows traced out and spliced back to terminals on north side of the machine (first photo). The top two tracks on the right head to Harrisburg. The bottom two tracks head to New York City. Also threw some jumpers on to put a few trains (amber lamps) in the interlocking. Other photos from previous week's work - and a photo of the AAR terminals in the back showing one (of seven) cut wire bundles that used to connect to the relays cases that were removed at some point. Next step is to wire to PLC's.... only 225 input and 420 output points total!"
Michael Brotzman: Do you know what year this was removed from the 4th floor office? I heard it was still in place for some time after the tower was de-staffed.
Rich White: Was told late 90's
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| Visit Philly posted 30th Street Station: where stunning architecture meets golden hour. ✨ 📸: @TrevTakesPhotos Ed Shonson shared |
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| Historic Philly posted 30th Street Station (1970s) Ed Johnson shared 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻: 𝗣𝗲𝗻𝗻𝘀𝘆𝗹𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗮 posted 30th Street Station • Philadelphia • Circa 1970s! John L Garcia shared |
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| Debra J. Schaffer posted 30th Street Station • Philadelphia, PA • 1933 John L Garcia shared |
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| Holly Hastings Reed commented on Debra's post What a beautiful photo. My favorite is the statue there, Angel of the Resurrection. |
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| Fraser Frazier posted Before and After The scaffolding is almost down at Philadelphia 30th Street, but before it's completely down, we get to see the before and after of the cleaning. — at 30th Street Station. |
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| Michael E Pearson added Philly's amazing jewel of transportation, industry and architecture, 30th Street Station is now free of scaffolding!! Grab those interior shots before the next project! [They left a dirty spot in the corner to demonstrate what this project did?] |
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| Michael Keropian commented on Michael's post Karl Bitter's Spirit of Transportation is there as well. Used to hang inside Braod St Station and was moved to 30th street in 1933. |
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| Denise Storti posted 30th Street Station - Ticket Office 1931 Ed Johnson shared |
Will Dicke posted four photos with the comment: "30th Street Station. Philadelphia, PA. 2/14/2025."
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Walter Edwin posted seven photos with the comment: "Philadelphia 30th Street Station."
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Jack Norris posted seven photos with the comment: "Philadelphia wanted to get the 30th Street Station waiting room done by July 4th and the FIFA tournaments. I think they done good! 6/26/26"
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| Paolo Fracassi posted Taking the high line bypass of 30th Street Station, Conrail train PICA (Pittsburgh – Camden) looms over the nearly empty Amtrak coach yard. The two C40-8W’s still have their factory shine afte... Railroad: Conrail Locomotive: GE C40-8W (Dash 8-40CW) Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA Locomotive #: CR 6148 Train ID: CR PICA Photo Date: July 02, 1992 [A lot of comments disagree that this is a PICA train. Fortunately, it is a public group so you can use the posted link to access the comments.] |
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| Curtis J. Walters commented on Paolo's post Beautiful photo, simply beautiful and thank you for sharing. I was stationed at McGuire Air Force Base in New Jersey from 1989-1993. Several times I would make the short drive to Philly and see what's happening. I took photos at the 30th Street Station when I heard a rumble overhead and "click." Tim Shanahan 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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