Remember when these stations were being built 100 odd years ago, the Lackawanna was virtually swimming in cash, being able to fund the cut-offs and grade separations entirely out of their profits. President Truesdale wanted ostentation and to demonstrate the majesty of his company. The Erie just didn't have the buying power for conspicuous displays of wealth, so their depots were more "suburban". While the Lackawanna's stations spoke (corporate) wealth, the Erie had some of the best looking town stations anywhere. Curtis Brookshire Manassas, VA The Erie Lackawanna Mailing List Sponsored by the ELH&TS http://www.elhts.org ------------------------------
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