SIA Philadelphia Car Barn Tour:

Newkirk Viaduct Monument
This monument was erected in 1839,
located beside the bridge that carries 49th Street (and Route 36 trolleys)
over what is now AMTRAK's northeast corridor.

June 8, 2007, Mike Szilagyi photo

Update 2016: The Newkirk Monument has been moved. Read all about it at Hidden City Daily.


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