Rutland in Rutland County, Vermont — The American Northeast (New England)

Why Trains?

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 30, 2023

1. Why Trains? Marker

Inscription.
In 2006 the Rutland arts community came together for the first community art project in the City. Here is one of the examples of the project.

WHY TRAINS?

When you think of Rutland's history... you think railroad. The arts community could think of no better way to bring the City of Rutland together to celebrate our rich history than trains. The Rutland Railroad dates back to the 1800's and was the main economic engine for the region. The Rutland Railroad was the main artery between Boston, Montreal and New York for passengers and freight. It supplied thousands of jobs through out the Rutland region. 20

This train on display (Carmonica) was created by A. Tedesco Masonry Inc.
Donated to Downtown Rutland by the Sabataso Family

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 2006.

Location. 43° 36.559′ N, 72° 58.844′ W. Marker is in Rutland, Vermont, in Rutland County. Marker is at the intersection of Merchants Row and State Street, on the right when traveling north on Merchants Row. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 10 Merchants Row, Rutland VT 05701, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Italian American Club of Rutland, Vermont (about 500 feet

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away, measured in a direct line); Ann Story (about 600 feet away); A Tribute to the Brilliance of Christo & Jeanne-Claude (about 600 feet away); Harriet Quimby (about 700 feet away); Rutland Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Historic West Street Cemetery (approx. 0.2 miles away); Governor Israel Smith (approx. 0.2 miles away); The 54th Regiment (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rutland.

Also see . . . Downtown Rutland Art. (Submitted on August 3, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

Why Trains? Marker and Artwork image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 30, 2023

2. Why Trains? Marker and Artwork

Credits. This page was last revised on August 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 3, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 62 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 3, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.