Wow, what a step back in time. Look at the old cars, the old 7UP and Coke stores and of course, the train on the Pennsy line.
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Besides the autos and the Pennsy, there are so many little things that make this photo an iconic All-American image including the Breyer's Ice Cream, 7-Up, and Coke signs, the US Air Force recruiting station, and even the crossing watchman's chair in the shade under the depot canopy. What do you bet you could buy a roll of Kodachrome somewhere on that street, maybe even in that studio occupying the main floor the nearest building? And the railfan apartments on the upper level might have been a little warm in the muggy August weather, but what a view! To see how it looks today from the same spot, albeit across the tracks and sans PRR, see Mr. Klapp's photo.
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Another great one John. I agree, so much to look at.
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A very classic 50's photo. By far one of the best shots in this era on the site
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A couple more little things...brick streets and even a dog standing in front of the first car (watching the train?!). Great shot!
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It would be quite intresting to see what this looks like today.
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Ok now if I could just find the keys to my time machine, because this is where I want to go.
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There were crossing tenders at each end of the platform in Sunbury. That person far right is my friend, the late Bill Rosenberg who accompanied me on many railfan trips.
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