The City of Morristown chipped in a very substantial sum of money, and thus was rewarded by President Truesdale with it's magnificent Station. Bill - ----- Original Message ----- From: "Curtis Brookshire" <curtis.brookshire_@_verizon.net> To: <erielack_@_lists.elhts.org> Sent: Saturday, December 03, 2005 9:23 AM Subject: (erielack) Re: Stations and money > Remember when these stations were being built 100 odd years ago, the > Lackawanna was virtually swimming in cash, being able to fund the cut-offs > and grade separations entirely out of their profits. President Truesdale > wanted ostentation and to demonstrate the majesty of his company. The > Erie > just didn't have the buying power for conspicuous displays of wealth, so > their depots were more "suburban". While the Lackawanna's stations spoke > (corporate) wealth, the Erie had some of the best looking town stations > anywhere. > > Curtis Brookshire > Manassas, VA > > > The Erie Lackawanna Mailing List > Sponsored by the ELH&TS > http://www.elhts.org > > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.1.362 / Virus Database: 267.13.11/191 - Release Date: 12/2/2005 > > The Erie Lackawanna Mailing List Sponsored by the ELH&TS http://www.elhts.org ------------------------------
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