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From: Jan Waite <>
Subject: [WVHANCOC] Tidbits - Train Station
Date: Thu, 13 Jan 2000 19:43:59 -0500

Train Station -

The first train came to Chester in 1900 when lines were extended from
Kenilworth. The railroad at that time was the Pittsburgh, Cincinnati,
Chicago and St. Louis Railroad. Years later, it became the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company and existed as such until 1990 when their property was
sold to the City of Chester. Stations were located at First Street and
Ninth Street with the Ninth Street Station handling all the supplies
shipped into Chester. A hotel was located at each station.

The station agent was kept busy with supplies for the local potteries, the
mill and later the rubber factory, and the local automobile agencies since
all cars were delivered by rail. The station was truly a landmark for the
upper-end of Chester. In prosperous times, there were five employees at
the station. An extra track was installed for an extra engine in case of
an emergency.

Courtesy of Roy C. Cashdollar, with permission.

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