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The Philadelphia Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society Established in 1936
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Railfan Pictures of the Day - 03/06/2007
| SEPTA Headquarters 1234 Market Street Philadelphia PA March 4 2007 |
| SEPTA commemorated the 100th anniversary of the opening of the Market Street Elevated with a celebration at their headquarters. Of course, what is a birthday without a cake? |
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| On the lower level, among the PCC and front clip of a bus, refreshments were served. |
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| Disc jockey Jerry Blavat was the emcee, leading well-wishers including Curious George in dancing and his favorite music from the times he rode the trolley to 46th and Market Street, the original home of a little show called American Bandstand. |
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| SEPTA General Manager Faye Moore welcomed the crowd, and a number of people (some representing more important people who could not attend like Mayor John Street and Governor Edward Rendell) also addressed those gathered for the party. |
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| On the upper level was a display, put together with the help of chapter members Larry Eastwood and Harry Garforth, featuring photographs of the El over the past 100 years. |
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| Also on exhibit were hand-made models of some of the cars that ran on the line. |
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All pictures March 4 2007 Copyright © 2007 John P. Almeida Photographs for personal use only. All rights reserved by original owner of image. Reproduction or redistribution in any form without express written permission is prohibited. |
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