Inside the William H. Gray III 30th Street station at the giant angel statue - Grid Magazine

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Doors Are Closing! Philly’s Elevated Trains and Trolleys

Inside the William H. Gray III 30th Street station at the giant angel statue 2955 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Jerry Silverman will lead us on a tour of the Market Street elevated passenger railway and subway-surface carsThe tour begins with a short walk west along Market Street to understand the reason for submerging the original elevated structure and the trolleys back in the 50's. After riding the trolley from 33rd Street eastbound around City Hall to 13th Street, we check out the PCC car in the basement of SEPTA HQ at 1234 Market Street. Continuing on the Market-Frankford Subway/El east, we see the sun again at Spring Garden Station, view Northern Liberties and Kensington from above, pass the site