tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1909246571366789334.post6668112379765048166..comments2024-02-14T16:54:15.327-05:00Comments on PLAINFIELD TODAY: Hidden Plainfield: A trolley ran through itDanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07867186465663386310noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1909246571366789334.post-48387782470053114552014-10-13T22:32:52.862-04:002014-10-13T22:32:52.862-04:00I remember trying to learn to drive over the expos...I remember trying to learn to drive over the exposed trolley tracks on Front Street, which puts that around 1968 or so. No trolleys running by then but the tracks definitely had not yet been paved over. I had a heck of a time avoiding ruts and always had to hang onto the wheel with both hands gripped. In grade school, around 1965-66, I remember picking up the bus in Middlesex Borough and paying 35 cents each way to go to Plainfield and walk around the shops with my friends. One of my friend's mother worked at Tepper's Dept. store. Closest thing to a big city I had ever seen up to that time. Used to buy Wrangler jeans in The Surprise Shop. Would go to McCrory's drug store to pick a balloon to pop to see how much I'd get to pay for a banana split. Great memories!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1909246571366789334.post-50487207987409395802014-04-30T12:05:42.695-04:002014-04-30T12:05:42.695-04:00My vote would be somewhere along Front St. I remem...My vote would be somewhere along Front St. I remember seeing exposed rails polished to an almost chrome look by passing cars long after the trolleys left. I believe this route extended fron Elizabeth NJ to Northbranch Somerset co. along the Rt 28 corridor. Hey does anyone out there remember John's Bargain Store on Front St. in the 1960's??? Bud Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1909246571366789334.post-7166959159019057412013-05-31T22:13:26.987-04:002013-05-31T22:13:26.987-04:00what years did the trolly run regularly? did it ru...what years did the trolly run regularly? did it run at all during 60's? am i delusional to think i saw it in 60's , maybe a special event? donno?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1909246571366789334.post-38930362229852622092011-02-28T08:21:15.160-05:002011-02-28T08:21:15.160-05:00My Dad told me the trolley ran across Woodland Ave...My Dad told me the trolley ran across Woodland Avenuenear the graveyard, golf course area...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1909246571366789334.post-33748680283179266702011-02-27T23:09:25.908-05:002011-02-27T23:09:25.908-05:00My 3x's great grandfather Levi Hetfield starte...My 3x's great grandfather Levi Hetfield started the first hosre drawn trolley in Plainfield in the mid 1800's.Walt Hetfieldnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1909246571366789334.post-35351706568896679082011-02-27T16:13:27.415-05:002011-02-27T16:13:27.415-05:00Dan, the pothole most certainly wasn't a good ...Dan, the pothole most certainly wasn't a good clue as to where it is....lolRobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06347593167569748403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1909246571366789334.post-54005101477857833862011-02-27T13:11:30.708-05:002011-02-27T13:11:30.708-05:00Along Front Street? When I was a child I remember...Along Front Street? When I was a child I remember before the tracks were paved over - especially the corner of Front Street and Watchung Avenue.Dorrie Neisel Johnsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1909246571366789334.post-32194600271855865442011-02-27T12:55:44.049-05:002011-02-27T12:55:44.049-05:00My guess is North Avenue between Park and Watchung...My guess is North Avenue between Park and Watchung. There are so many potholes you must be able to spot the old trolley lines there.Michael Townleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01662574405398274576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1909246571366789334.post-19477577453416160742011-02-27T12:26:12.425-05:002011-02-27T12:26:12.425-05:00I saw it too and was shocked to see it. Wish we st...I saw it too and was shocked to see it. Wish we still had them here.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1909246571366789334.post-48218983954399741572011-02-27T11:21:10.716-05:002011-02-27T11:21:10.716-05:00Dan,
Those tracks ran all over, as you said, and m...Dan,<br />Those tracks ran all over, as you said, and many of the remains are buried under the asphalt, causing trouble. It was easier to pave over them, than take the time to remove them. There are not just rails under there, but the wood ties remain as well. Drive out East Second Street from Leland Ave., and notice the washboard effect in the pavement. Notice also how wide the roadway is. Perhaps it was to allow several tracks to run along together?<br /><br />So, where is your "find". Park Ave., Arlington Ave., South end Pkwy., Second St., Front St., Watchung Ave., The tracks are everywhere. The potholes are everywhere. I would go looking, but fear for my car's suspension.<br />Bill GarrettBill Garrettnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1909246571366789334.post-61576321147439868382011-02-27T11:20:13.576-05:002011-02-27T11:20:13.576-05:00Dan, I think the picture was from the 4th St. line...Dan, I think the picture was from the 4th St. line which joined the tracks at Watchung Ave and ran west to at least Clinton and I am not sure made a turn round at Evona. The other line from North Plainfield came up Somerset St, joined the main tracks at Front then went via 4th St. to Atlington down to Randolph easst to Park and south to Southend Parkway to a turnaround a t the cemetery. The main PS line ewas down Front St. from the Dunellen border to Watchung, south to 5th east to Richmond trhe up to East Second to Terril where it contin ued on a privste right of way which is now Midway.<br /><br />I can't afford the gas to look for that pothole but I would bet on East 2nd St.olddocnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1909246571366789334.post-30938872715816392352011-02-27T10:54:44.720-05:002011-02-27T10:54:44.720-05:00Front Street? I remember as a child driving North...Front Street? I remember as a child driving North on Park Ave, there use to be a jog as it criss-crossed Front Street going into No. Plfd. They have since taken the jog out and straigtened the intersection. But I still can feel the rumble of the tracks under the floor of my father's 1955 Oldsmobile. jbandomerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1909246571366789334.post-15826716426098007762011-02-27T10:43:53.500-05:002011-02-27T10:43:53.500-05:00The trolley ran from West to East on Front St. thr...The trolley ran from West to East on Front St. through the business district.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com