1966 Map of Norristown

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The Schuylkill River carves a deep path through this mid-1960s landscape, serving as the industrial and transit spine for Norristown, Conshohocken, and West Conshohocken. The river's banks are dense with infrastructure, from the Filtration Plant and Sewage Disposal works to the massive Barbadoes Island. This era is defined by the heavy footprint of rail and road, with the Penn Central and Reading railroads paralleling the water, while the Pennsylvania Turnpike and Schuylkill Expressway facilitate rapid suburban expansion.