R. & E. R. Ry. - ROWLANDS LOOP

The loop at Rowlands under construction
After the R. & E. started to enter Rochester on the subway,
city street cars provided service on Monroe Ave. from Highland
Ave. to Rowlands and were turned on this loop.

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An aerial view of the above area. This image is circa 1954. The photo was used by the
local newspaper for an article about a proposed park and ride program for the subway.

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Red X - approximate location of loop in above photo.
Blue dots - the former route of the Erie Canal.
Yellow dots - the original route of the R. & E.
Red dots - the modified route of R. & E. after connecting with the subway.
Yellow arrow - the approximate location and the direction that photographer is facing in above photo.
Green arrow - Click here for a closeup showing one of
the abutments of the bridge that carried the R. & E. over the Erie Canal.

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