Tonawanda in Erie County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Railroad Station
1870 - 1922
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, September 13, 2014
1. Railroad Station Marker
Erected in 1870 this building served as the NYCRR station until the track relocation in 1922.Erected 1967 by Historical Society of the Tonawandas.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1870.
Location. 43° 1.026′ N, 78° 52.717′ W. Marker is in Tonawanda, New York, in Erie County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and Fletcher Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street. Marker is at the entrance to the station, a couple dozen paces north of the intersection. It is on a triangular green space. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Tonawanda NY 14150, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Tonawanda Civil War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); The Railroad (approx. ¼ mile away); Gateway to the West (approx. ¼ mile away); Lumber Capital (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Dam (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Long Homestead (approx. 0.3 miles away); a different marker also
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Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker.
Also see . . . Historical Society of the Tonawandas. (Submitted on September 20, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, September 13, 2014
2. Railroad Station Marker
Northward. Marker between sidewalk and street.
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, September 13, 2014
3. Railroad Station Marker
Northward showing south side of station.
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, September 13, 2014
4. Railroad Station Marker
Southward.
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, September 13, 2014
5. Railroad Station Marker
Eastward
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6. Railroad Station Marker
Station entrance
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, September 13, 2014
7. Railroad Station
Northward showing "flute" players and "dancing" squirrels at the top.
Photographed By Anton Schwarzmueller, September 13, 2014
8. Railroad Station
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 20, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. This page has been viewed 380 times since then and 40 times this year. Last updated on October 8, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on September 20, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
