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Memories of Syracuse Horsecar Era Remembered in Centennial Parade
Edward P. Laurie of 328 Stafford Ave recalls early horsecar days during Syracuse Centennial Parade. He began as a 15 year old lamp cleaner and conductor on Burnet Avenue, left after the streetcar strike, and later worked at Pierce Butler Pierce Corp and Syracuse Foundry before joining the Department of Public Works.
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Edward P. Laurie
Stafford Av
Burnet Av. Runa
Vannie
Ser
Laurie
Warren St.ump
Pierce Butler Pierce Corp
Frankfort
Syracuse
Railroad
Department of Public Works