This listing is for one single vintage standard sized postcard, Thanks for explaining how the B&O would get to the North Broad Street station I was wondering before, because there wasnt any direct route without some backing maneuvers. Its waiting room measured 120 feet long and 40 feet wide, with a ceiling with three chandeliers 47 feet above a floor of pink Tennessee marble. North Philadelphia station is a rapid transit station on SEPTA 's Broad Street Line. It serves both local trains and Broad-Ridge Spur trains. The south end of the station was occupied by a lunch room and restaurant, and the stations north end contained a barber shop, smoking room, and lavatories. Web4444 City Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19131. In 1952, the clock was acquired by Publicker Industries and stored in the companys warehouse. Tags:Adaptive Reuse North Philadelphia railroad history. Consult a map for options not listed here. Route ID: 26. There is no sales office open at this location. There is 1 rack available for 2 bicycles total. 775 Sq. It also accommodated electric trains. Set back 22 feet from the street, the station presented a facade of Indiana limestone set on a Milford pink granite base, with a colonnade of 12 Doric columns 30 feet high holding a narrow portico leading to the main entrance. It runs for major events at the Sports Complex in South Philadelphia. Philadelphia, PA 19132-2400. Serving Center City and Roxborough. [3] Underkofler, Allen P (1987). When the line reopened in 1993 North Broad became the stops official name. Broad Street itself is a historic city street and this landscaped segment is bordered by an urban residential townhome community and the entrance to the major venues of the South Philadelphia Sports Complex and Xfinity Live!, and the Philadelphia Navy Yard. Why didnt they build a station on the City Branch at Broad Street? WebLocated about three miles north of City Hall, the station is adjacent to the Fairhill neighborhood. It is Pennsylvania Route 611 along its entire length with the exception of its northernmost part between Old York Road and Pennsylvania Route 309 (Cheltenham Avenue) and the southernmost part south of Interstate 95. Great observation. A bus service that runs overnight on weekdays along the Broad Street Line route after the subway goes out of service. Most native Philadelphians have seen a photo of the Pennsylvania Railroads imposing Frank Furness-designed Broad Street Station, demolished in 1953 to make way for Penn Center. Application Process: Please call for information. Passengers would have switched trains at Communipaw if they went to Newark. One of the tunnels continued to the subway station at Lehigh Avenue. A construction firm run by Mathew H. McCloskey (who later became U.S. Was the Baldwin Locomotive works still in the way there? Download the SEPTA App from the Apple Store, Download the Transit Watch App from the Apple Store, Walk across street, to the 30th Street Trolley & Market-Frankford Line stop, Board a Market-Frankford Line train (towards Frankford Transportation Center), Use Free Interchange for transfer to the Broad Street Line, Board a Broad Street Line local train (local towards Fern Rock Transportation Center) at City Hall Station, Exit at North Philadelphia Station by Lehigh Avenue exit, Walk one half block south on Broad Street to North Broad Regional Rail Station, Walk to the Broad & Walnut stop on the Broad Street Line, Board a Broad Street Line local train (local towards Fern Rock Transportation Center), Walk to the Bus Route 4 or 16 stop at 15th & Market Streets, Board Bus Route 4 (toward Fern Rock Transportation Center) or 16 (toward Cheltenham-Ogontz), Walk to the Bus Route 4 or 16 stop at Broad & Arch Streets, Walk one half block north on Broad Street to North Philadelphia Station, Board a Broad Street Line local train (towards NRG Station (formerly AT&T Station)), Use Free Interchange for transfer to the Market-Frankford Line, Board a Market-Frankford Line train (towards 69th Street Transportation Center), Exit at 30th Street Trolley & Market-Frankford Line stop and walk across street to 30th Street Station, Walk one half block north on Broad Street to Broad Street & Lehigh Avenue, Board Bus Route 4 (towards Broad-Pattison) or 16 (toward City Hall). However, the handwriting was on the wall for Broad Street Station. Additional routes may serve stops that are adjacent to this location or a short walk away. Ambassador to Ireland) was paid $157,500 to demolish the station; included in the contract was a provision the company could sell off what it could salvage. Composing of a center square, Holme designed the street to be roughly 100 feet (30 m) across and 13 miles (21 km) long. All rights reserved. While intercity travel today primarily involves the automobile or airplane, a century ago the passenger train represented the principal mode of long distance travel. The weakened train shed was dismantled and replaced with umbrella shelters10. Within two years, the Pennsylvania Railroad started drawing up an ambitious plan, referred to as the Philadelphia Improvements, that called for the construction of 30th Street Station as the railroads main passenger station in Philadelphia, replacing the West Philadelphia station11. I believe my mother was standing next to me. The legislation was quite revolutionary for its time, as it stipulated that railroads could pay no more than a six percent annual dividend. There is no sales office open at this location. I believe that the Royal Blue and the other B&O passenger trains to New York terminated in Jersey City at Communipaw Terminal. | Image courtesy of the Athenaeum of Philadelphia. Other eating and drinking establishments were a diner-type restaurant, and a small bar called A Hole in the Wall. There was a tailor shop where travelers could have clothes repaired and train porters had their uniforms mended. It was the first time I had that, and I always went back and ordered it again, she said. Phone: (215) 580-7800 By 1910, when its 18-acre, one block-wide approach corridor,known as the Chinese Wall, was widened for additional tracks, the PRR knew that drastic steps would be necessary. It was nicknamed The Chinese Wall.. Parking and a taxi stand was also provided. Ford Motor Company plant on Lehigh Avenue, known as the Baker Bowl after a Phillies owner, Free Library of Philadelphias Parkway Central branch. Because tunnels were not ideal for steam-powered trains, and street-level tracks were potentially dangerous, the railroad built a two-story, 2,000-foot long, 55-foot wide viaduct that led to the station. Probably the most challenging part was finding materials that reasonably represented the various architectural shapes, said Denlinger, who retired after working 30 years for Verizon. The Philadelphia Improvements, Part I. The Great Depression, and later World War II, delayed the destruction of Broad Street Station, as troops on the way to basic training camps or Europe and the Pacific passed through it. Try our Trip-Planning Tools and Popular Links for more travel resources. [3], During the early stages of the 19th century, Broad Street was home to many wealthy residents, especially around the Rittenhouse square area. Route ID: 28. Address 2601 N Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19132 Get Directions Phone (215) 225-9230 Email stationhouse@ingerman.com Hours Please call or visit website for hours of operation. Route ID: 4. Find similar clothing and Route ID: 33. Download the SEPTA App from the Apple Store, Download the Transit Watch App from the Apple Store. As both the main station in its hometown and its headquarters, Broad Street Station was the consummate symbol of the nations most powerful railroad, one that carried 10 percent of all freight and 20 percent of all passengers in the U.S., said Dan Cupper, editor of Railroad History, the journal of the Railway & Locomotive Historical Society and the author of several books on the railroad. 1 Bath. The B&O came in a poor second to the PRR because it did not have direct single seat access to Manhattan like the PRRs tunnel-served Penn Station, although it tried to compensate with superior service amenities on its Royal Blue Line trains. Route ID: 17. The railroad hired famed Philadelphia architect Frank Furness to design an expansion that was completed in 1893. Serving Center City, Manayunk, Roxborough and Barren Hil. All the syrup pumps and soda drafts were attached to the counter, where customers sat.. Serving Northeast Philadelphia as well as Parx Casino in evenings. He can be reached at jon.caroulis@gmail.com. Passengers use the platforms only, as the former PRR depot now serves Serving Northeast Philadelphia. With the progression of the Industrial Revolution Philadelphia became a center for trade and commerce. We went out on the platform and one of the steam locomotives had just pulled in. Its trackside elevation was marked by a broad marquee of ornamental iron extending over the walkway leading to the back two entrances to the station. [5], At the turn of the 20th century, Broad Street transformed from a bustling boulevard to a cultural magnet for music and the arts. The track layout included four main line trackstwo outbound and two inbound served by two low intermediate platforms long enough for a train of 12 passenger coaches, a rare occurrence on the Reading. Route ID: 24. Date of photo unknown. Route ID: 2. One might ask why railroads found this investment so attractive, given that automobiles and trucks were already eating into their revenue business. Pier 70 Boulevard to 33rd Street at Dickinson Street. 1234 Market Street The Reading Railroads North Broad Street Station opened in 1929. Rau.) Our Philadelphia (Pennell, 1914) p229 Image of p. 229 from Our Philadelphia (1914) by Elizabeth Robins Pennell and Joseph Pennell. Henry. Serving Center City. WebBroad Street Station was the site of a catastrophic fire in the early morning hours of June 11, 1923. 3.61 mi from Philadelphia North Broad Street Station. Other benefits of this site for yet another new station were its proximity to the just completed Broad Street Subway and a short walk to the PRRs North Philadelphia Station. While it served well as a final stop for commuter traffic into Center City, it was inconvenient and time consuming for through trains because they were required to retrace their steps to West Philadelphia Station before continuing on their journey. As the model was built based on images I found or was offered, it is a blend of different eras from 1881-1923, he said. The increasing volume of rail passengers in the late 1800s required railroads to find efficient ways of delivering passengers to their destinations. The northwest corner was already taken by the Inquirers Elverson Building. A Night Owl Service route, continuing to operate after midnight. Serving Center City and Tioga. WebFind similar clothing and shoe stores in Philadelphia. For comments and suggestions, please contact info@phillyhistory.org. The B&O intently observed its rivals maneuvers and began making plans of its own. The Boulevard was illuminated at night with spectacular visual displays of the huge Liberty Bell surrounded with 26,000 light bulbs, the Founder Pylons each with a powerful searchlight projecting skyward, and the shooting projection of lights from the Tower Of Light. Huntington Street Station, at Huntington St., opened on November 13, 1887, replacing a station at 16th Street. The factories located within walking distance of the station went into decline after World War II as their multi-story design proved too cumbersome and inefficient. (One a personal note, my mother, Anna Caroulis, had a job in downtown Philadelphia after WWII, and she and co-workers would walk via underground tunnels to have lunch at the Savarin. Serving Center City, Manayunk and Roxborough. The Kimmel Center Cultural Campus is located on Broad St. in between the corners of Spruce St. and Pine St. in the heart of Center City. North Broad Street Station at Broad Street and Lehigh Avenue. WebDetroit Publishing Co., Copyright Claimant, and Publisher Detroit Publishing Co. Broad Street station, Philadelphia, Pa. Pennsylvania Philadelphia Philadelphia. Homes were designed in Victorian and Gothic styles. It took months to find something acceptable, he said. | Images courtesy of the Athenaeum of Philadelphia. It was nicknamed The Chinese Wall. The station opened in December 1881, at a cost of Broad Street Station: 1881-1952 by Harry Albrecht. It hosts concerts and other events that celebrate the culture of the city of Philadelphia. [11], Broad Street often serves as the main parade route for Philadelphia sports championship parades, most recently for the Eagles Super Bowl LII victory. 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