PRR 4-4-0 No. 642 Fort Wayne IN
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Re: PRR 4-4-0 No. 642 Fort Wayne IN
I'm not a Ft. Wayne expert, but behind the train is what appears to be the old, pre-Baker Street depot.
Was it left standing after Baker Street depot was built?
Was it left standing after Baker Street depot was built?
Re: PRR 4-4-0 No. 642 Fort Wayne IN
Yes, I believe it was used as offices for a time. Last use was Greiger Chevrolet, shown here in 1960.
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Re: PRR 4-4-0 No. 642 Fort Wayne IN
WOW, what a 1950s era automotive history lesson. Thanks for the info and photo.
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Re: PRR 4-4-0 No. 642 Fort Wayne IN
My dad used to buy all his cars there. I have some fleeting memories of being there when I was little. I don't know exactly when DeHaven bought them out, but my Chevelle was built the first week of May 1972, and it was delivered to Greigers. It couldn't have been too long after that, and I remember when DeHaven moved out to Illinois Road.
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