View to the West from Compton Avenue Bridge, 1961
Scope and Contents
Showing part of Pennsylvania Coach Yards in foreground. Missouri Pacific Coach Yards at left of photo. Notice switchman on ground in center of photo relaying signals to fireman, for movement. Note debris, trash unkempt condition of yard. Close clearance of cars in yards. Obstruction of tracks by building and people using cross walk is dangerous. High tension wire over yard. Night switching in this yard is dangerous due to flood lights shinning in your eyes limiting vision. At times there are 4 and 5 engines working in this yard at one time which necessitate two men on engine.
Dates
- 1961
Language of Materials
Collection material in English
Conditions Governing Access
Access to the collections in the Kheel Center is restricted. Please contact a reference archivist for access to these materials.
Extent
4.5 cubic feet
Repository Details
Part of the Kheel Center for Labor-Management Documentation & Archives Repository
227 Ives Hall
Ithaca NY 14853