Trolleys in Carrick

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This is a work in progress regarding Carrick's Trolley Era.

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This is an article as written for publication by Carrick Historian Nick Markowitz.

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This is the actual article as it appeared in The South Hills Record, February 15, 1977.

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This site diagram shown below is currently occupied by the Shopping Center bounded by Wynoka, Brownsville and Amanda and ncludes Foodland, Citizens Bank and several convenience stores.

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These photos can also be seen at Lennix Gulf Station

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Copperfield and Brownsville Road in front of Concord Presbyterian Church

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Waiting at the Brentwood Loop for return trip to Carrick

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At the South Hills Junction

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At the "Fleet" Gas Station at Clifton Avenue

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At the McKinnley overpass at Bausman Street

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At the Overbrook line over Route 51

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Streetcar at Parkfield Avenue at Carrick Shopping Center

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Streetcar at Concord School

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Streetcar at The Boulevard and Readshaw Funeral Home

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Streetcars ready to go at the South Hills Junction, or could this be the Carrick Trolley Barn

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