At 10 p.m., workers began driving the gas station very slowly to its new home a few miles away.
A century-old gas station located at 20th and Arch streets is en route to its new home in Fairmount Park Wednesday night.A century-old gas station located at 20th and Arch streets made its way to its new home in Fairmount Park Wednesday night.
Parkway Corporation moved the historic gas station to its new home near the Sedgley Porter House in Fairmount Park. The process, however, was a lengthy one. He also says Fairmount Park officials still needs to decide the precise location for it. Officials say the station will still be used by the Bicycle Coalition.
"See it in its original spot because I'm born and raised here in Philadelphia, I don't remember ever seeing it before," said Raymond Jones from North Philadelphia. "I said, 'well I like history and I like old buildings,' so thought I'd come and check it out."
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