Wall Township in Monmouth County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Union Newsstand
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, March 2, 2012
1. Union Newsstand Marker
Newsstand was located at Manasquan NJ
NY&LBRR Station. Moved to Allaire November
1969
The Union News Co. of New York had newsstands at most large rail stations, terminals and hotels in the NY Metropolitan area, operating from 1908 to 1969. Smaller newsstands such as this were built to be portable and hauled by train, wagon, or truck to wherever they were needed.
Erected by NJ Museum of Transportation and the Pine Creek Railroad.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1910.
Location. 40° 9.537′ N, 74° 7.78′ W. Marker is in Wall Township, New Jersey, in Monmouth County. It can be reached from County Route 524, on the left when traveling west. Marker is located in the NJ Museum of Transportation, Pine Creek Railroad in Allaire State Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Farmingdale NJ 07727, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Central Jersey and in the New York City Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Freneau Station (a few steps from this marker); PRR Watchmans Shanty (within shouting distance of this marker); Allentown Station (within shouting distance of this marker); 3-Sided Watchmans Shanty
this page online
Also see . . . A History of the New Jersey Museum of Transportation and the Pine Creek Railroad. The New Jersey Museum of Transportation website. (Submitted on March 3, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, March 2, 2012
2. Union Newsstand Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, March 2, 2012
3. Marker on Union Newsstand
Marker can be seen on the front of the newsstand.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, March 2, 2012
4. Marker in the NJ Museum of Transportation
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, March 2, 2012
5. NJ Museum of Transportation
The Union Newsstand is located in the NJ Museum of Transportation in Allaire State Park. In service for more than 50 years, the Pine Creek RR is the oldest continuously-operated steam preservation railroad in the US.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 3, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 567 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on March 3, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
