The other day I referred to myself as a local historian. I earned that self appointed degree by a long standing interest in local history. Another interest, photography, enabled me to record some things that are no longer here to see. My degree is not unique. As I mentioned several times before, the local rail buffs are the real local historians. Their knowledge of our former industrial base is unsurpassed. Shown above is the Aineyville Viaduct (Bridge), which allowed Lehigh Valley Transit's Liberty Bell trolley to cross over Trout Creek, on the way to Philadelphia. Shown in the background is the Good Shepherd Home. The bridge was in line with St. John Street. Aineyville refers to the area south of Trout Creek, now referred to as South Allentown, in the area of S. 4th and Basin Streets. The photo dates from 1948, photographer unknown. The viaduct was dismantled in 1953.
I may have to surrender my degree, the first version of this post misidentified the location of the viaduct. Further revisions were made at 9:30 a.m.
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