Red Bank in Monmouth County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Gate Keepers Booth
Circa 1890
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 26, 2015
1. Gate Keepers Booth Marker
This is believed to be one of the only remaining booths which were once common throughout early rail travel in New Jersey. Buildings such as this provided shelter, warmth, and minimal comforts for the Gate Keeper. These buildings, however, became obsolete with the advent of electrified rail crossings. This particular booth is said to have been located at the Shrewsbury Avenue rail crossing. Photo documentation substantiates this booth at the Monmouth Street crossing approximately fifty feet from its current location. The color scheme you see matches historic colors for the Red Bank station (future restoration project) and were also encountered during booth restoration.
The Gate Keeper’s Booth was restored by Preservation Red Bank through membership donations and a grant from the Monmouth County Historical Commission. Preservation Red Bank would also like to thank New Jersey Transit for their assistance and permission to return the Booth to its historical locale.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars.
Location. 40° 20.917′ N, 74° 4.477′ W. Marker is in Red Bank, New Jersey, in Monmouth County. Marker is at the intersection of Monmouth
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Honorable Daniel J. O’Hern (here, next to this marker); William “Count” Basie (within shouting distance of this marker); Red Bank War Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); Maple Hall (approx. half a mile away); a different marker also named Maple Hall (approx. half a mile away); Harriet LaFetra (1823-1906) (approx. 1.8 miles away); Quaker Meeting (approx. 1.8 miles away); 1941-2007 Red Bank Veterans Monument (approx. 1.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Red Bank.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 26, 2015
2. Gate Keepers Booth Marker
Marker can be seen in the window of the booth.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 26, 2015
3. Marker at the Red Bank Train Station
The Victorian train station can be seen in the background.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 26, 2015
4. Red Bank Victorian Train Station
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 1, 2015, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 464 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 1, 2015, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
