Parkesburg Yesterday

This postcard of First Avenue in Parkesburg looking east, circa 1908, currently has 3 bidder on ebay.

The tracks pictured running down the middle of First Avenue were for trolley service that ran from Coatesville to Lancaster with stops in Parkesburg, Atglen, Gap and every town along Route 30.  The service was launched in 1904 and continued through 1932 or so until cars, trucks and buses became less expensive and a more convenient way to get around.

The postcard listed earlier this week for $6.99.  Bidding this morning though stands at $9.25 with 3 days remaining.

A quick update on an old photo/postcard of Parkesburg's past posted two weeks ago.  This postcard from about the same time frame and also listed for sale on ebay, eventually sold to the highest and only bidder for $15.99.