Waldwick in Bergen County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Waldwick Railroad Station
Photographed By Michael Herrick, February 21, 2022
1. Waldwick Railroad Station Marker
Built in 1886 by the New York, Lake Erie and Western Railroad
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places:
February 23, 1978
Restored and Dedicated by
The Waldwick Community Alliance (WCA):
May 22, 2016
During the 111 year life of the Waldwick Railroad Station, it served as a railroad depot, telegraph office, post office, railway express office and a ticket office.
It is home to the Waldwick Museum of Local History.
The WCA is grateful to donors of money, time and talent who made its restoration possible.
This restoration was funded in part by Bergen County Open Space, Recreation, Flood Plain Protection, Farmland and Historic Preservation Trust Fund.
Erected 2016 by Waldwick Community Alliance.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical date for this entry is February 23, 1978.
Location. 41° 0.728′ N, 74° 7.382′ W. Marker is in Waldwick, New Jersey, in Bergen County. Marker is on Prospect Street near Hewson Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Waldwick NJ 07463, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Waldwick Erie Interlocking Tower (approx. 0.2 miles away); Harvey Springstead
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Regarding Waldwick Railroad Station. Chartered in 1832, the New York, Lake Erie and Western Railroad went into bankruptcy In 1893 and emerged in 1895 as the Erie Railroad. In 1960, through merger, it became the Erie Lackawanna Railroad. In 1976 Conrail took over the freight operations and in 1983 NJ Transit took over all commuter service in New Jersey.
Also see . . .
1. All Aboard Waldwick - Waldwick Historical Society. (Submitted on February 27, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. Waldwick station (Wikipedia). (Submitted on February 27, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
3. Erie Railroad (Wikipedia). (Submitted on February 27, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Photographed By Michael Herrick, February 21, 2022
2. Waldwick Railroad Station Marker
Photographed By Michael Herrick, February 21, 2022
3. Waldwick Railroad Station
Credits. This page was last revised on February 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 27, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 131 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 27, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
