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Originally Posted by HossC
3718 Whiteside Street was only built in 1926. Here's an overhead view from 1928 showing how much space it had when e_r's picture was taken. The road at the end of the backyard was already there, but considerably narrower. I've put a "1" next to the house and a "2" next to what I think is the gas station. The gas station location is now under the freeway.
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That road is actually Pacific Electric's San Bernardino line. The tracks are still there and owned by Metrolink. They only had to do a bit of realignment to the tracks when they built the freeway around it. It's a tight fit but it makes for some interesting viewing opportunities for railfans:
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