Philadelphia's Fairmount Park Trolley: 1896 - 1946
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The location chosen was adjacent to West Fairmount Park, not easily reached before automobiles were commonplace.
On busy days at the amusement park, open trailers were stored on this siding at Woodside Station.
The trailers were unhooked from the trolley cars and parked here until late afternoon and evening as the crowds began heading home.
On the busiest days at the amusement park, as many as ten trailers were stored on this track.
Today the site of Woodside Park is occupied by the high-rise 20-story Plaza Park Condominiums along W. Ford Road.
Photo date is circa 1946.
A. W. Maginnis collection
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