Everett, PA: 1884 Earlston Blast Furnace

(Satellite, the land has been repurposed by the Turnpike Authority.)

Lincoln Highway Overview

3 of 8 images posted by PRR Bedford Branch History Preservationist with the comment:

Between Everett and Mount Dallas, there was a spur that rounded a 180-degree turn as it crossed the Raystown branch of the Juniata river to the south side. There it served the Earlston Furnace. 

This was called the Thropp bridge. 

built in 1884 by the Everett Iron Company.

The furnace went idle shortly after opening, but was put back into operation when the company was purchased by Joseph Thropp in 1889 and put into blast in 1890. The furnace was shut down in 1923, and the company went bankrupt in 1933. In June 1933, the plant was sold to the Bethlehem Steel Corporation, who began dismantling it in June of 1934.

This furnace was connected to the H&BTM using the Thropp Bridge. But it was also directly connected to the PRR too. Refer to the map and you can see the direct connection bypassing the Thropp Bridge.

Byron Smail: Earlston furnace was 1 of the 4 major latest and most modern iron furnaces in the Juniata Iron District.

Rockhill, Saxton, Riddlesburg, Earlston

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Lake George, NY: 1911 Steamboat Gift Shop/D&H Depot and 1755 Fort Whilliam Henry

Depot: (Satellite)

Fort: (Satellite)

Street View, Jun 20216

The fort is in the right half of this view.

Street View, Jun 2026

Bill Osborne posted six photos with the comment: "This is the Delaware and Hudson train station in Lake George. The D&H used to have a spur here to bring in wealthy tourists."

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The tracks do not appear in the 1966 map. Today's Warren County Bikeway repurposes the railroad's land.

1955/65 Glens Falls @ 62,500

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Mountain Lake Park, MD: B&O Depot and Interlocking Tower

Depot: (Satellite)

Tower: (Satellite)

Street View, May 2026

Street View, May 2026

Jim Kelling posted two photos with the comment: "Modified B&O station at Mountain Lake Park, Maryland."

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Absolutely crucial to the success of the unique town of Mountain Lake Park was without question its B&O Railroad station, the point at which hundreds of summer residents and visitors, after departing the extreme heat and humidity of their farther-east home towns, would arrive by rail, probably around Memorial Day—many with their servants in tow. They would be picked up by livery service and taken to their summer "cottages," one of the town's many boarding houses, or possibly the Mountain Lake Park Hotel. Many would spend their entire summer in the Park—"in the most salubrious of climates"—and partake of the many and varied cultural/educational offerings of the Chautauqua programming for which the town became famous. As the summer season waned, this site would again bustle with folks returning to their fulltime residences off the Mountaintop, probably already looking forward to coming back the following spring.

The original station had a plan that was similar to that of the Oakland B&O station, a long, low building spread out alongside the tracks, primarily of one story except for the middle third, which featured two peaked gable roofs rising at right angles, with one almost twice as large as the other. On the tracks side, a tower-like spire rises from between the two gabled roofs, again similar to that of the Oakland station. Behind the tower there was a tall, tulip-shaped, brick chimney. The roof overhung from the main building, forming a shelter supported by simple wood trusses and serving as protection from weather for the arriving and departing passengers. The upper-level exterior walls were covered with fish-scale shingling, while the ground level featured horizontal clapboards. The gable ends of the smaller cross-axis roof had a "flowering tree" half-timber motif, similar to decorations on cottages at the Deer Park Hotel. The station also featured some stained-glass windows, again much like Oakland's station, and still in place today.

The design is likely that of the firm of Baldwin and Pennington, which was under contract by the B&O Railroad. Probably built at about the same time as the Oakland station (1884), the Mountain Lake/Loch Lynn station is a less elaborate version, but features the same Queen Anne detailing. It is possible, however, that the station is a couple years older than Oakland's, as it is known that the first ticket agent at the station was Abram R. Sperry, who entered the service of the B&O Railroad in May 1882 as agent at Mountain Lake Park. He held the position until March 1911 before being transferred to Harpers Ferry. Sperry, who died in 1924, was also the Mountain Lake Park postmaster and resided along north N Street.

Since its closure as a railroad station, the structure has been altered several times over the years and has served as a warehouse, as well as a location for several retail businesses.

Interlocking Tower

Street View, May 2026

Jim Kelling posted three photos with the comment: "Abandoned B&O tower in Mountain Lake Park, Maryland, just west of the station."

Tim Shanahan shared

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Osage, IA: Sulfer Explosion, Wood Grain Elevator and IC Depot

Sulfur Storage: (Satellite)

Wood Elevator: (Satellite)

IC Depot: (Satellite)

Feed Mill: (Satellite)

Oct 17, 2026, 7:36am fire engine dispatch:

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"The Osage Fire Department stated on its Facebook page that the structure may smolder or burn for the next couple of days. If smoke becomes an irritant, residents are advised to keep their windows closed."

Once again, we see that supplying fertilizer is an important service provided by a co-op. The building that burned is near the top of this image.

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The elevator has grown a lot, but it still has its wood elevator core. This former-IC route is still owned by CN, and it is obvious that CN provides rail service.

Street View, Oct 2024

I think potash is another fertilizer.

Street View, Oct 2024

I recognize this L-shaped building as a classic IC-depot design. Since it is still close to the tracks and well maintained, I presume that CN now uses it as an office.

Street View, Oct 2024

The concrete silos peaking above the depot in the above view are part of a feed mill. Feed must be heavy because the trailer has three axles.

Street View, Oct 2024

Actually, I noticed that the rear axle is not touching the ground. So its purpose is not to reduce road impact but to accommodate soft gravel driveways on farms. The augur is mounted on the front of the trailer, normally they are on the back. This mounting makes sense because the driver doesn't have to backup to the farmer's feed storage, and the driver has a good view of the end of the auger as it approaches the feed bin. 

Street View, Oct 2024

A different street view driver caught three feed trucks. Again, they have extra axles that normally don't touch the road.

Street View, Aug 2021

You know you are in a rural town when you have to stop for a combine.

Street View, Oct 2024

The concrete silos for the feed mill would have been a grain elevator along the CGW. That route is now abandoned.

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Fieldale, VA: Antique Store/1950s Shell Gas Station

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Street View, Jul 2012

Complete with a payphone booth.

Street View, Jul 2012

Brandoon Boyd commented on a post
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They have added a hand-powered water pump to the pump island.

Ken Washburn, Feb 2020

And they evidently sold the glass-cylinder gas pump because it doesn't show in Ken's photo.

Street View, Jul 2012

"When visiting Fieldale, don’t be fooled by the exterior of this building. Although you see a Shell sign out front, gas pumps and benches with the Shell logo, you will not be able to purchase gas at this 1950’s prototype Shell station. This restored station is home to Fieldale Antiques. You’ll find yourself outside examining the 1953 model regular and premium grade gas pumps with displays of 18 & 23 cents per gallon and a 1920’s pump, which used gravity instead of electricity to fill cars. Once inside the lobby, not only will you find an original restored floor and a 1890’s cash register but a 25 -30 year antique collection. Store shelves are dressed with antique Shell products. Displays include a 1940’s Motorola TV, pictures, a traffic light, a railroad lantern with red & green lenses and more." [TheCrookedRoadVA]

Detroit, MI: Fisher 21 Lofts/Fisher Body Plant 21

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Street View, Oct 2023

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LordExplores posted

For decades, the abandoned Fisher Body Plant 21 stood as one of Detroit’s most recognizable industrial ruins, but today it's getting a whole new purpose... 🏚️

Built in 1919, the massive factory produced automobile bodies for Cadillac and Buick before becoming part of General Motors. During World War II, it also contributed to wartime aircraft production. The plant closed in 1984 and was abandoned in 1993, leaving behind a 600,000-square-foot reminder of Detroit’s automotive past.

For years, demolition seemed inevitable. But instead of destroying the historic structure, developers announced plans in 2022 to transform it into hundreds of apartments and commercial spaces. The project offers a rare chance to preserve a piece of Detroit’s industrial history rather than erase it!

Paul Grabski: Well, this is not a nice neighborhood, I worked for 18 years across the street from this, at another GM plant. You will have to find a different area to shop-there’s nothing nearby, no parking or public transportation. Everything is closed around there-save for maybe a liquor store. I'll pass.

Rancho Cucamonga, CA: 1915 US-66 Richfield Service Station

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Route 66 Overview

Street View, May 2024

Street View, May 2024

Jeff Leftwich posted two photos with the comment: 

Photos I took in Rancho Cucamonga, California of the Cucamonga Service Station, on historic Route 66.

The photo with the motorcycle was taken in December 2018 and the one with the car was taken in December 2022.

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John Berry, Jan 2024

Note the wood phone on the far wall.

Christian Griffith, Mar 2023