VINTAGE SHOTS FROM DAYS GONE BY! (Part 2)

St. Louis? It was a very interesting ride to the top of the arch. It made me think I was climbing into the drum of an oversized clothes dryer!

 

It sounds like you’re in one too.

 

What on Earth is that? I like it, it's so....different. Where? When?

 

I have walked that bridge on Labor Day in the past. Long walk, but fun.

 

St. Louis Armory 1959
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The St. Louis Armory was located at 1221 S. Grand Boulevard. It was completed in 1889 and demolished in 1960 for construction of the Wohl Mental Health Institute. This photo is from the St. Louis University Pius XII Memorial Library Special Collections.

 

Ladies and Gentlemen! We have a Winner! Each one of you give him a dollar!

 

Thanks - time flew by

 

Thxs for posting this. Its Billup's crossing, Grenada MS. Illinois Central railroad. It was the only one built, and was taken down in the 1970's. I've never seen anything like this in 40+ years of looking at RR things. It had an air raid siren attached, the neon blinked. What ever dierection the train came from, the arrow would light to warn drivers. I guess it was cheaper than an overpass, on a problematic crossing. This absolutely should have been saved. here's a link to a site with a video recreation of it https://www.frrandp.com/2021/04/billups-railroad-crossing.html