Astoria in Queens in Queens County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
New York Connecting Railroad
East River Arch Bridge
— Span 1017 feet between towers —
This railroad with its East River Bridge and Viaduct approaches completed the direct connection, via New York City, between the Pennsylvania and New Haven Railroad systems and between New England states and the states lying west and south of the Hudson River. Finished and dedicated to the transportation service of the country in 1917.
Fabricator and erector of East River Arch Bridge
Erected by American Bridge Company, Inc.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1917.
Location. 40° 46.903′ N, 73° 55.24′ W. Marker is in Queens, New York, in Queens County. It is in Astoria. Marker is on Shore Boulevard, 0.1 miles south of Ditmars Boulevard, on the left when traveling south. The marker is visible on the underpass of the bridge on the grounds of Astoria Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 19 Shore Blvd, Astoria NY 11105, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Flight 587 Memorial Grove (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); World War I Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); General Slocum Disaster (approx. 0.2 miles away); Astoria Pool
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Credits. This page was last revised on February 18, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 18, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 40 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 18, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
