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No More Catenary

Posted on: October 29th, 2011 by PERyHS No Comments

 

Alan Weeks Photo, Alan Weeks Collection

Alan Weeks Photo, Alan Weeks Collection

 
This July 20, 1963, image by Alan Weeks shows the 6th & Main Street Station elevated viaduct with the catenary removed.
 
Alan Weeks Photo, Alan Weeks Collection

The 6th & Main Viaduct from Street Level

Posted on: October 29th, 2011 by PERyHS 2 Comments

 

Alan Weeks Photo, Alan Weeks Collection

Alan Weeks Photo, Alan Weeks Collection

 
A rare street-level view of the 6th & Main Street Station viaduct captured from street level, and featuring the "MTA Depot" sign. The image is dated July 20, 1963.
 
Alan Weeks Photo, Alan Weeks Collection

Viaduct Removed, Viewed from San Pedro Street

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Alan Weeks Photo, Alan Weeks Collection

Alan Weeks Photo, Alan Weeks Collection

 
The former 6th & Main Street Station's elevated viaduct is completely removed in this image taken from the ramp's end at San Pedro Street on June 16, 1964.
 
Alan Weeks Photo, Alan Weeks Collection

6th & Main Street Station with its Viaduct Removed

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Alan Weeks Photo, Alan Weeks Collection

Alan Weeks Photo, Alan Weeks Collection

 
This image captures the complete removal of the elevated viaduct removed from the former Pacific Electric (MTA) 6th & Main Street Station, captured June 16, 1964.
 
Alan Weeks Photo, Alan Weeks Collection

6th & Main Street Elevated Removal from Wall Street

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Alan Weeks Photo, Alan Weeks Collection

Alan Weeks Photo, Alan Weeks Collection

 
A view of the 6th and Main Street Terminal's elevated viaduct removal, viewed from Wall Street, in this image dated June 16, 1964.
 
Alan Weeks Photo, Alan Weeks Collection

MTA Elevated Removal Looking Toward Maple

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Alan Weeks Photo, Alan Weeks Collection

Alan Weeks Photo, Alan Weeks Collection

 
The 6th and Main Street Terminal's elevated viaduct undergoes removal by MTA contractors in this image dated June 16, 1964.
 
Alan Weeks Photo, Alan Weeks Collection

MTA Elevated Removal from Wall Street

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Alan Weeks Photo, Alan Weeks Collection

Alan Weeks Photo, Alan Weeks Collection

 
The elevated viaduct is removed by MTA contractors in this image from June 16, 1964.
 
Alan Weeks Photo, Alan Weeks Collection

MTA 1543 and 1515 on the Viaduct

Posted on: September 4th, 2011 by PERyHS 1 Comment

 

L. Swanson Photo, Andy Goddard Collection

L. Swanson Photo, Andy Goddard Collection

 
Los Angeles Metropolitan Transit Authority (ex-Pacific Electric) blimps nos. 1543 and 1515 meet on the viaduct at the 6th and Main Street Station in downtown Los Angeles in this image dated October 1960.
 
L. Swanson Photo, Andy Goddard Collection

Dismantling 6th and Main

Posted on: July 24th, 2011 by PERyHS 8 Comments

 

Bill Whyte Photo, Steve Crise Collection

Bill Whyte Photo, Steve Crise Collection

 
The former Pacific Electric 6th and Main platform and trackage is disassembled in this bittersweet image. It is believed this is a crew from the Orange Empire Trolley Museum dismantling a double slip switch for use at the Perris museum.
 
Bill Whyte Photo, Steve Crise Collection

Dismantling 6th and Main

Posted on: July 24th, 2011 by PERyHS No Comments

 

Bill Whyte Photo, Steve Crise Collection

Bill Whyte Photo, Steve Crise Collection

 
The former Pacific Electric 6th and Main platform and trackage is disassembled in this bittersweet image. It is believed this is a crew from the Orange Empire Trolley Museum dismantling a double slip switch for use at the Perris museum.
 
Bill Whyte Photo, Steve Crise Collection