Intended for WGP Foundation Historic Transportation markers only. These are typically white on blue, and topped with a semi-circle divided into quadrants, with each quadrant depicting a mode of transportation. Not intended for other WGPF markers that are not part of this series, even if they are transportation-related. Also, they do not need to be part of the larger WGP Foundation general series.
In 1899, Arkansas Southern R.R. platted town of Bernice
and built this depot when line extended into Louisiana. Town
incorporated December 1899. — — Map (db m253716) HM
Last surviving K-2 Pacific type 4-6-2 locomotive steam engine operated by Western Maryland Railway. Built 1912 and retired 1953. — — Map (db m291584) HM
NY West Shore & Buffalo RR ran near here 1883. Freight and passenger service from Weehawken, NJ to Buffalo, NY. Later part of CSX system. — — Map (db m280779) HM
Est. 1898 by Erie & Central New York RR. In 1907, depot sold, relocated & converted to West Side Grocery Store. Relocated here in 1909. — — Map (db m305533) HM
Sewn by local women in 1873 for aeronaut Samuel A. King. In July 1874, he flew balloon approx. 400 Mi. from Buffalo to New Jersey in 13 Hours. — — Map (db m287225) HM
Served as commercial center for canal cargo and traders in 1850. William Fargo and Henry Wells began American Express Co. near these docks. — — Map (db m287228) HM
Dug in 1825, ran parallel to Lloyd and Hanover Streets for two blocks connecting Buffalo Harbor and Erie Canal until filled in 1868. — — Map (db m287229) HM
Railroad worker housing built by Lehigh Valley RR by 1914. Section foreman Carmine A. Duke resided here with his family 1914-1938. — — Map (db m304953) HM
Brick freight depot completed in 1923 by Erie Railroad. Replaced wood depot burned in 1920. Sold by Conrail 1987 & opened as museum 2003. — — Map (db m280566) HM
Opened 1909 by Rochester, Syracuse and Eastern Railroad for electrified line. Closed in 1931. Moved in 1933 and converted to service station. — — Map (db m297416) HM
Arlington Hotel
previously called the
Elkhorn, was stop 22 on the
Troy & New England railway,
electric trolley from Albia
to Averill Park 1895-1925. — — Map (db m284354) HM
Built 1880 By Middleburgh &
Schoharie RR. 5 - Mile Line
Est. 1867 Ceased Operation
In 1936. Depot later Moved
Here & Rail Yard Became Park.
— — Map (db m278609) HM
Cable suspension bridge built by John A. Roebling in 1849. Carried D&H Canal over Rondout Creek. Destroyed by fire ca. 1916. 500 ft. north. — — Map (db m303629) HM
Building constructed 1850 for D&H Canal toll collector. Telegraph office added 1862 when canal company installed lines along the towpath. — — Map (db m303628) HM
Delaware & Hudson Canal ran through here beginning 1827. Carried passengers & goods including PA coal & Rosendale cement as late as 1917. — — Map (db m303625) HM
Built 1908 by Delaware, Lackawanna & Western RR. Tower operator controlled track switches from here using many mechanical levers. — — Map (db m280383) HM
Chartered in 1884. Provided freight & passenger service, connecting Stewartstown to Baltimore, Harrisburg & York. Station built here 1914. — — Map (db m257417) HM
Driven into former RR bridge running over Monroe St. Bridge Sept. 15, 1914, marking union of two transcontinental RR lines through Spokane. — — Map (db m302926) HM
