This intersection was dubbed "Autoists Beware of this Corner" in the May 25, 1930 edition of the Sunday Times Advertiser. I leave it to my West End gal Sally Gilman or another West Ender to identify the vantage point in the photo. I don't seem to recognize that building in the background.
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Tuesday, May 04, 2010
1930: WEST STATE AND PROSPECT STREET
This intersection was dubbed "Autoists Beware of this Corner" in the May 25, 1930 edition of the Sunday Times Advertiser. I leave it to my West End gal Sally Gilman or another West Ender to identify the vantage point in the photo. I don't seem to recognize that building in the background.
That large brick building is still there, as well as the house to the right of it in the picture. I think it used to be Adams and Sickles?
ReplyDeleteMANY THANKS, LOU. I WONDERED IF IT WAS A & S BUT DIDN'T SEE WEST END.
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Tom: As your West Ender, I wish I could be more help. I agree it looks like Adams and Sickles but the building is so tall. I remember it as being a few stories at most. Maybe someone else can help. Sally
ReplyDeleteAs a West Ender, this photo is taken from Fisher Place and West State St. That is the Adams and Sickles building. The "island" in the middle is filled with several apple trees at this time.
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