Re: Here is location of 1st Como Depot

Posted by Dave Eggleston on
URL: http://c-sng-discussion-forum.254.s1.nabble.com/Here-is-location-of-1st-Como-Depot-tp18859p18870.html

What I read is "DEPOT GROUNDS" in the open space.

I fully agree with Jimmy. We're seeing a portion of a bigger map and while the handwritten date puts it squarely on the mark for when Como came into being what is presented is not fully clear. I see the map as a data point, and not necessarily gospel. The location shown for a depot could just be a place holder. I see this as a very common speculative map, setting a stake in the ground, reflecting what was hoped to be. So: What are we not seeing on the map and whose archive holds it?

Bottom line: I'm seriously cautious saying the map says much, if anything, about Lechner's.

What Poor said is true, we do have limited time and lack access to everything out there. But that can't be used to defend or excuse  research. It is very difficult to say something is absolutely true or someone is full of malarky unless you can solidly back it with data. Otherwise it's important to say that what you propose, based on "x, y and z," and then clearly make the case--while also admitting, unless the case is solidly backed, that it's a theory. My view is that Poor offered data and encouraged others to dig deeper.