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Fifty-six years later, the
building still stands. In 2001, it sits in the shadow of the Vincent
Thomas Bridge (visible at left and behind), adjacent to the World Cruise
Center and the new Waterfront Red Car Line. The old PE tracks are still
visible in the pavement in front of the building.
John Smatlak photo
PE
(MCL) 411 crossing Front Street, 1958
Credit:
Harold Stewart photo, OERM Collection
Same crossing, 2007. The
Vincent Thomas bridge now dominates this area. John Smatlak photo
It's 1950
and a railfan trip on the PE 496 has ventured to near the end of the
"Outer Harbor" freight spur. The car is on Signal St. with the
camera looking north, and the
warehouse buildings at left stand today. The small building visible at
far right is today part of the Westway Terminal facility. Credit:
OERM Collection

The
same area, looking north July 2005. The rails and the warehouse buildings are still in
use, although the Pacific Electric's trains are long gone. John Smatlak photo
Another
1950s era railfan trip to the Outer Harbor, this time with PE car 1374.
The camera looks south with Warehouse One in the background.
A
color view from the same 1950s fantrip
Credit:
OERM Collection
Looking
south down Signal St. in the same area, 2007. Warehouse One once again in the background. John Smatlak photo
Wilmington
Station area; looking northeast along the PE right-of-way at
"B" Street (today Harry Bridges Blvd.) and Fries Ave.
1947
Credit:
Craig Rasmussen Collection
Same
scene in 2007. Part of the Bekins warehouse is still in operation, and
rails are still in place on the abandoned PE right-of-way. John Smatlak photo
Harbor
Blvd., circa 1938. PE LaRambla Birney awaiting departure time. Note San
Pedro City Hall in background. Credit: Ernie Leo photo, ERHA-SC
Collection
Rev 1/3/08
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