Norwich in Chenango County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Gateman’s Tower c. 1907
Photographed By Steve Stoessel, August 9, 2020
1. Gatemans Tower c. 1907 Marker
Gateman’s Tower c.1907
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad (1868-1960)
City crossing gates were operated from towers, such as this, from 1907 to the 1960's. This tower originally stood southeast of the Front Street crossing.
To your left is the former passenger station, built in 1901. Across East Main Street, to your right, are the freight house and freight yards.
Steam Passenger Train at the Norwich Station c. 1946
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1907.
Location. 42° 31.892′ N, 75° 31.287′ W. Marker is in Norwich, New York, in Chenango County. Marker is at the intersection of East Main Street and Lackawanna Lane, on the left when traveling east on East Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 26 E Main St, Norwich NY 13815, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Alert Hose Co. No. 1 (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Chenango Canal Walking Tour (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Chenango Canal Walking Tour (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Chenango Canal Walking Tour (about 500 feet away); Purple Heart Community (about 500 feet away);
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Photographed By Steve Stoessel, August 9, 2020
2. Gateman’s Tower c. 1907 Marker
Photographed By Steve Stoessel
3. Gateman’s Tower c. 1907 Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 12, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 10, 2020, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 225 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 10, 2020, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
