The Nov. 26 story about the remodeling of the former Oregon Electric Railway depot in Albany prompted a couple of comments about the brick paving that once covered that part of Southeast Fifth Avenue. One person wondered if the brick was still there and whether it could be restored.
Posted in: Bicycling, Commentary, News
Tags: Baker Street track, brick pavement, Fifth Avenue track, old rails, Oregon Electric Railway
Tags: Baker Street track, brick pavement, Fifth Avenue track, old rails, Oregon Electric Railway
Old forgotten rails: When history fades
For many years, a remnant of a long unused railroad spur has been visible on the west end of Water Avenue at Washington Street. Before this artifact of Albany’s history disappears forever, I tried to find out where it led back in the day.
Tags: "plaza street", Albany history, old rails, Railroad history, railroad spur, Washington Street, Water Avenue, Waterfront Project