George S Gandy - Long Forgotten Philly Based Builder

Philadelphians in Cartoons 1906


Worked his way up at Disston Saw, married the boss's daughter etc. 

Built the People's Theatre, Kensington and Cumberland, later remodeled into the Kent Theatre. 

Dabbled in the acquistion and mergers of street car lines in Philadelphia. 

Built the Gandy Bridge, six miles long, in Florida, 1924

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Gandy

Clinton NY Courier 24 Sept 1924

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