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"MO" Tower, Cresson, PA
1889-1998
These images were taken on 4/96.
This photograph was taken on 11/13/97.
" MO" (Cresson, PA) Tower Razed
We knew it was inevitable. "MO" (Mountain) tower at Cresson has been vacant for several years due to the advent of fibre optic signaling. While traveling through Cresson on 12/7/98, I observed Conrail crews cleaning up the raised structure. This tower had served as a control point for trains operating between "AR" tower (Allegheny Ridge) / " UN Interlocking" (both located at Gallitzin, PA) and " SO" (South Fork) tower. A citizens group in Cresson attempted to save it and hired Earl Miller House-movers from Everett to attempt to have it placed at the park on Front Street and Keystone Avenue in 3/97. However, internal structural deficiencies were present, and on attempt to move, the tower started to collapse. It was not structurally sound. Cresson had prepared a pad for it along Front St., but the project had to be abandoned. (by Chris Behe and David Seidel; posted 12/28/98)
Two views of the MO Tower
Demolition clean up.
Viewed from the area of Railroad Street,
Cresson, PA on 12/7/98
Two views of the cleanup taken from Rt 53.
If anyone wants to submit other photographs of the tower or the demolition in progress, you are invited to do so!!
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