In 1857, the Pennsylvania Railroad purchased the right of way from the Pennsylvania Canal System. A massive influx of immigrants searching for work at the nearby railroad occurred at what is now the 40th Street Bridge resulting in the construction of a passenger rail station.
In 1857, the Pennsylvania Railroad purchased the right of way from the Pennsylvania Canal System. A massive influx of immigrants searching for work at the nearby railroad occurred at what is now the 40t,h Street Bridge resulting in the construction of a passenger rail station.