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Viewing Album:  1913 to 2013, a hundred years old, the Erie Freight House.
 
By:Fred Stuckmann
Dates:3/11/2013 - 3/11/2013
Album Info:For it's 100th anniversary, it will be torn down. Thanks to the fine folks at the Akron Beacon Journal for granting me entry into this landmark. Mary Lou & Michael worked in concert with me to get this labor of love accomplished. Thanks especially to you both.
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A view from the south.
Title:  A view from the south.
Description:  There where 2 tracks next to this side of the building, none on the other side.
Photo Date:  3/9/2013  Upload Date: 3/11/2013 2:27:50 PM
Location:  Akron, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
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The second story contained offices.
Title:  The second story contained offices.
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Photo Date:  3/9/2013  Upload Date: 3/11/2013 2:29:53 PM
Location:  Akron, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
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Views:  106   Comments: 2
The trainmaster's office.
Title:  The trainmaster's office.
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Photo Date:  3/9/2013  Upload Date: 3/11/2013 2:32:45 PM
Location:  Akron, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
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Viewed from the east.
Title:  Viewed from the east.
Description:  There was a second building here at one time and it was connected with a covered platform to the right hand corner of this building. We spotted newsprint rolls there as well.
Photo Date:  3/9/2013  Upload Date: 3/11/2013 2:34:15 PM
Location:  Akron, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
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Views:  113   Comments: 2
It is my understanding that the "E"s are to be preserved and used in the new construction.
Title:  It is my understanding that the "E"s are to be preserved and used in the new construction.
Description:  Hearing that, made my day.
Photo Date:  3/9/2013  Upload Date: 3/11/2013 2:37:38 PM
Location:  Akron, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
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Views:  107   Comments: 3
It is hoped that the overhang supports can be saved too.
Title:  It is hoped that the overhang supports can be saved too.
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Photo Date:  3/9/2013  Upload Date: 3/11/2013 2:51:41 PM
Location:  Akron, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
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Views:  73   Comments: 0
It would take millions to bring this building back to it's former glory.
Title:  It would take millions to bring this building back to it's former glory.
Description: 
Photo Date:  3/9/2013  Upload Date: 3/11/2013 2:53:20 PM
Location:  Akron, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
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Views:  67   Comments: 0
Street side.
Title:  Street side.
Description: 
Photo Date:  3/9/2013  Upload Date: 3/11/2013 2:55:07 PM
Location:  Akron, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
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Views:  108   Comments: 4
I'm headed north on Broadway, at Cedar.
Title:  I'm headed north on Broadway, at Cedar.
Description:  The Akron Beacon Journal is to my left.
Photo Date:  3/9/2013  Upload Date: 3/11/2013 3:00:34 PM
Location:  Akron, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
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A 1918 map shows the freight house complex.
Title:  A 1918 map shows the freight house complex.
Description:  There were 2 of them, the inbound freight house is still standing. For now. All the way to the right is the ERIE Passenger Depot.
Photo Date:  3/11/2013  Upload Date: 3/11/2013 3:02:54 PM
Location:  Akron, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
Categories:  Track
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First steps inside.
Title:  First steps inside.
Description: 
Photo Date:  3/11/2013  Upload Date: 3/11/2013 3:05:55 PM
Location:  Akron, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
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Views:  106   Comments: 3
Newsprint rolls.
Title:  Newsprint rolls.
Description:  We would spot these on 3 different tracks outside both buildings.
Photo Date:  3/11/2013  Upload Date: 3/11/2013 3:10:05 PM
Location:  Akron, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
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Views:  114   Comments: 4
This conveyor is used to carry the rolls under S. Broadway to the main building.
Title:  This conveyor is used to carry the rolls under S. Broadway to the main building.
Description: 
Photo Date:  3/11/2013  Upload Date: 3/11/2013 3:11:49 PM
Location:  Akron, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
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Views:  91   Comments: 2
Advertising supplements are processed here.
Title:  Advertising supplements are processed here.
Description: 
Photo Date:  3/11/2013  Upload Date: 3/11/2013 3:13:31 PM
Location:  Akron, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
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Views:  67   Comments: 0
More news print.
Title:  More news print.
Description: 
Photo Date:  3/11/2013  Upload Date: 3/11/2013 3:15:13 PM
Location:  Akron, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
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One of many office spaces.
Title:  One of many office spaces.
Description: 
Photo Date:  3/11/2013  Upload Date: 3/11/2013 3:16:27 PM
Location:  Akron, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
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August 28 1992, Hurricane Andrew has torn through Florida.
Title:  August 28 1992, Hurricane Andrew has torn through Florida.
Description:  Look at the secondary headline, sound familiar?
Photo Date:  3/11/2013  Upload Date: 3/11/2013 3:18:11 PM
Location:  Akron, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
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Views:  132   Comments: 2
Claim your freight here.
Title:  Claim your freight here.
Description: 
Photo Date:  3/11/2013  Upload Date: 3/11/2013 3:20:49 PM
Location:  Akron, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
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Views:  76   Comments: 0
Inside the trainmaster's office.
Title:  Inside the trainmaster's office.
Description: 
Photo Date:  3/11/2013  Upload Date: 3/11/2013 3:22:02 PM
Location:  Akron, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
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Views:  86   Comments: 0
Inside the vault.
Title:  Inside the vault.
Description: 
Photo Date:  3/11/2013  Upload Date: 3/11/2013 3:23:16 PM
Location:  Akron, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
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Views:  81   Comments: 0
Another office.
Title:  Another office.
Description: 
Photo Date:  3/11/2013  Upload Date: 3/11/2013 3:25:11 PM
Location:  Akron, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
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Views:  76   Comments: 2
The outside of the TM's office.
Title:  The outside of the TM's office.
Description: 
Photo Date:  3/11/2013  Upload Date: 3/11/2013 3:26:17 PM
Location:  Akron, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
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Views:  85   Comments: 0
Didn't have time to clean the window, sorry.
Title:  Didn't have time to clean the window, sorry.
Description: 
Photo Date:  3/11/2013  Upload Date: 3/11/2013 3:33:00 PM
Location:  Akron, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  WE 107(GP35)
Views:  112   Comments: 2
The new kid in town.
Title:  The new kid in town.
Description:  Think Eagles.
Photo Date:  3/11/2013  Upload Date: 3/11/2013 3:35:03 PM
Location:  Akron, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  WE 6383(SD40-2)
Views:  331   Comments: 2
WE 3068
Title:  WE 3068
Description:  Of course this means that I have even more "work" to do today.
Photo Date:  3/11/2013  Upload Date: 3/11/2013 3:36:47 PM
Location:  Akron, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  WE 3068(SD40-3)
Views:  118   Comments: 2
Slots for freight.
Title:  Slots for freight.
Description: 
Photo Date:  3/11/2013  Upload Date: 3/11/2013 3:38:48 PM
Location:  Akron, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
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Views:  95   Comments: 2
Along this wall too.
Title:  Along this wall too.
Description: 
Photo Date:  3/11/2013  Upload Date: 3/11/2013 3:40:02 PM
Location:  Akron, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
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Views:  84   Comments: 4
CSX 5102 & 5377
Title:  CSX 5102 & 5377
Description: 
Photo Date:  3/11/2013  Upload Date: 3/11/2013 3:59:52 PM
Location:  Akron, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
Categories:  Action
Locomotives:  CSX 5102(AC44CW) CSX 5377(ES40DC)
Views:  162   Comments: 5
More office space.
Title:  More office space.
Description:  It was great to get a look inside this old building. Thank you Michael & Mary Lou at ABJ.
Photo Date:  3/11/2013  Upload Date: 3/11/2013 3:41:16 PM
Location:  Akron, OH
Author:  Fred Stuckmann
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Views:  99   Comments: 0

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