Schuylkill Haven in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Reading Railroad Signal Tower
Schuylkill Haven Heritage Trail
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., November 12, 2024
1. Reading Railroad Signal Tower Marker
This signal tower for the Reading Railroad was placed here in 1950. It replaced individual watchmen at the three crossings in the borough; William Street, Main Street and here at Union Street. It was installed as a safety precaution after many accidents at the grade crossings. A fire in June, 1953 destroyed a warehouse on this lot, forcing the watchman to abandon the tower due to the heat and smoke.
Borough Map [and] Heritage Trail [key]
Erected by Schuylkill River Heritage Towns & Tours, Schuylkill Haven Borough, and Our Haven Foundation. (Marker Number S3.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Railroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania, Schuylkill Haven Heritage Trail series list. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1953.
Location. 40° 37.664′ N, 76° 10.302′ W. Marker is in Schuylkill Haven, Pennsylvania, in Schuylkill County. It is at the intersection of Union Street and the railroad grade crossing, on the right when traveling east on Union Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Schuylkill Haven PA 17972, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Pennsylvania’s Anthracite Coal Region. It is also in the American Northeast, in the Mid-Atlantic, in Appalachia, and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: St. John Street (within shouting distance of this marker); War Memorial
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Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., November 12, 2024
2. Reading Railroad Signal Tower Marker
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., November 12, 2024
3. Ancillary Railroad Buildings Near Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 16, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 16, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 200 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 16, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
