Oswego in Oswego County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

The O & W Railroad Pedestrian Promenade and Bikeway

Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 22, 2015

1. The O & W Railroad Pedestrian Promenade and Bikeway Marker

Inscription. New York, Ontario, & Western Station circa 1900. The passenger and freight office for the New York, Ontario, & Western Railroad, which was located on the corner of East Bridge Street and 3rd Streets. The train seen here, New York Central & Hudson River Railroad's engine #999, reportedly one of their faster locomotives, prepares to cross Bridge Street, continue through the tunnel, across the trestle, and on to its depot on West Utica Street.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1900.

Location. 43° 27.501′ N, 76° 30.348′ W. Marker is in Oswego, New York, in Oswego County. It is at the intersection of East 3rd Street and East Bridge Street, on the left when traveling north on East 3rd Street. This marker is located in the downtown area of Oswego, on the east side of the Oswego River, on the old O & W railroad right-of-way. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Oswego NY 13126, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York,

specifically in Central New York,

and in the Syracuse Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American Northeast,

on the Great Lakes,

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: The O&W Railroad (here, next to this marker); Oswego Civil War Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); World Trade Center Artifact (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Oswego City Library (about

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600 feet away); The Oswego Public Library (about 600 feet away); On This Site (about 800 feet away); a different marker also named The O & W Railroad Pedestrian Promenade and Bikeway (approx. 0.2 miles away); War for Empire (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oswego.

Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 22, 2015

2. The O & W Railroad Pedestrian Promenade and Bikeway Marker

A close-up view of the picture and the text of the marker.

Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 22, 2015

3. The O & W Railroad Pedestrian Promenade and Bikeway Marker

Close-up view, that is displayed on the marker, of a photograph, showing the #999 engine in downtown Oswego.

Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 22, 2015

4. The O & W Railroad Pedestrian Promenade and Bikeway Marker

View of the marker looking north along the old O & W railroad right-of-way.

Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 22, 2015

5. The O & W Railroad Pedestrian Promenade and Bikeway Marker

Another view of the marker from a different angle.

Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 22, 2015

6. The O & W Railroad Pedestrian Promenade and Bikeway Marker

View, looking south of the marker, of the old O & W railroad right-of-way leading right to the old tunnel.

Photographed by Dale K. Benington, July 22, 2015

7. The O & W Railroad Pedestrian Promenade and Bikeway Marker

Another closer view, looking south of the marker, right down the old O & W railroad right-of-way and directly into to the old tunnel.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 1, 2015, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 685 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on August 2, 2015, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.