Daily Archives: August 28, 2020

1959 Baist Map Snippets

History, Prototype

Here are a few snapshots from a 1959 Baist map from Ryan S. Thank you, Ryan!

The “old yard,” to the East.
The “new yard,” at the foot of Wisconsin Ave. Note the siding for the power plant, which is incorrectly drawn. It should branch from the end of one of the sidings in the new yard. I have no idea what that bridge is indicated off of the end of Wisconsin Ave! There is a story there, for sure!
Power Plant siding seems to extend a bit further on the map than in actuality, but am not certain. Also note Maloney Concrete, Schroff Bros. and Super-Concrete Corp properties.