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Historic Transportation (WGPF) Historical Markers

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.
 
By Wesley Harris, August 9, 2024
Bernice Depot Marker
1 ► Louisiana, Union Parish, Bernice — 9 — Bernice Depot — Historic Transportation —
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
2 ► Maryland, Washington County, Hagerstown — 3 — Steam Engine 202 — Historic Transportation —
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
3 ► New York, Albany County, Altamont — 6 — Delaware & Hudson — Historic Transportation —
Delaware & Hudson Acquired Albany & Susquehanna R.R. 1870. Provided Freight & Passenger Service Between Albany & Binghamton. Altamont Station Became Library 2012. — — Map (db m255540) HM
4 ► New York, Albany County, Guilderland — 46 — West Shore Route — Historic Transportation —
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
5 ► New York, Cortland County, Cincinnatus — 57 — First RR Depot — Historic Transportation —
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
6 ► New York, Erie County, Buffalo, Waterfront — 53 — "Buffalo" Balloon — Historic Transportation —
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
7 ► New York, Erie County, Buffalo, Waterfront — 51 — Central Wharf — Historic Transportation —
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
8 ► New York, Erie County, Buffalo, Waterfront — 52 — Prime Slip — Historic Transportation —
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
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9 ► New York, Erie County, Williamsville — 32 — Section House — Historic Transportation —
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
10 ► New York, Niagara County, North Tonawanda — 31 — Railroad Depot — Historic Transportation —
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
11 ► New York, Onondaga County, Jordan — 22 — Trolley Station — Historic Transportation —
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
12 ► New York, Onondaga County, Skaneateles — 10 — Trolley Substation — Historic Transportation —
Built in for 1903 for the Auburn & Syracuse Electric Railroad to provide power for interurban trolleys. Line closed 1930. — — Map (db m255071) HM
13 ► New York, Rensselaer County, West Sand Lake — 27 — Arlington Hotel — Historic Transportation —
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
14 ► New York, Schoharie County, Middleburgh — 33 — Railroad Depot — Historic Transportation —
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
15 ► New York, Ulster County, High Falls — 13 — Canal Aqueduct — Historic Transportation —
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
16 ► New York, Ulster County, High Falls — 14 — Telegraph Office — Historic Transportation —
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
17 ► New York, Ulster County, Rosendale — 50 — D & H Canal — Historic Transportation —
Delaware & Hudson Canal ran through here beginning 1827. Carried passengers & goods including PA coal & Rosendale cement as late as 1917. — — Map (db m303625) HM
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18 ► Pennsylvania, Monroe County, East Stroudsburg — 30 — RR Signal Tower — Historic Transportation — Reported missing
Built 1908 by Delaware, Lackawanna & Western RR. Tower operator controlled track switches from here using many mechanical levers. — — Map (db m280383) HM
19 ► Pennsylvania, York County, Stewartstown — 2 — Stewartstown R.R. — Historic Transportation —
Chartered in 1884. Provided freight & passenger service, connecting Stewartstown to Baltimore, Harrisburg & York. Station built here 1914. — — Map (db m257417) HM
20 ► Washington, Spokane County, Spokane, West Central — 62 — Golden Spike — Historic Transportation —
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
 
 
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