Father of the Homestead Act, opening western lands to free settlement in 1862, Speaker of the House, 1861-63. Returned to Congress 1893-1903. Retired to his home, which stood on this site, until his death in 1907. — — Map (db m89343) HM
This reinforced concrete structure was the largest of its kind ever built when it went into service in 1915 on the Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad. The bridge, 2,375 feet long and rising 240 feet above Tunkhannock Creek, was the focal point . . . — — Map (db m52940) HM
Tunkhannock Viaduct
1912 — Built — 1915
by
The Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
Railroad Company
W. H. Truesdale — President
G. J. Ray — Chief Engineer
Flickwir & Bush — Contractors
Length 2375 feet • . . . — — Map (db m102847) HM