Darby Transportation Center/ John Drew Park
The new Darby Transportation Center
was put into service on August 30, 2010
was put into service on August 30, 2010
Next door is John Drew Park named after transportation
pioneer and civil rights activist John Mott Drew.
The park was once the site of the Buttonwood Hotel
(below) which stood on the corner of 9th and Main.
pioneer and civil rights activist John Mott Drew.
The park was once the site of the Buttonwood Hotel
(below) which stood on the corner of 9th and Main.
Along the walkway six historical markers generously provided by SEPTA,
describe various aspects of Darby history. The signs were designed by a very
talented graphic artist named Greg Prichard
describe various aspects of Darby history. The signs were designed by a very
talented graphic artist named Greg Prichard
The Buttonwood Hotel, from a painting by Evans in the
collection of the Library Company of Philadelphia
collection of the Library Company of Philadelphia
Walkway between Main and MacDade
Sign near 1904 trolley bridge
Historical Marker Signs
*John Drew's Jitney Srevice and the Darby Hilldales
*Darby and the Desegregation of Philadelphia Streetcars
*Darby: Transportation Hub
*Early Darby
*Darby and the Underground Railroad
*1904 Warren Pony-Truss
Trolley Bridge
*John Drew's Jitney Srevice and the Darby Hilldales
*Darby and the Desegregation of Philadelphia Streetcars
*Darby: Transportation Hub
*Early Darby
*Darby and the Underground Railroad
*1904 Warren Pony-Truss
Trolley Bridge