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| Gus Karas, Sep 2017 |
Dan Spigelmyer posted three photos with the comment: "This structure is more typical than interesting. The history is the interesting part. The sign says it all. Lewistown was very significant as it was a very early terminus for the main line from the east/Harrisburg, PA."
Dan Young
I believe this is where the PRRT&HS has their historical reference library.
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| InterestingPennsylvania "Historically in regards to the Pennsylvania Railroad, Lewistown was the railroad's gateway to the west. From Lewistown, the railroad would largely follow the route of the old Pennsylvania Main Line Canal west through Pittsburgh. Additionally, Lewistown would serve as a junction point with several other short line railroads. Lewistown is also the closest train stop to State College and Penn State University, located only 30 miles north of the station....The station serves as a sort of operating museum, with all sorts of artifacts from the old days of the Pennsylvania Railroad. The Pennsylvania Railroad Technical and Historical Society maintains archives at the old depot." |
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| GreatAmericanStations "The building is also thought to be the oldest station in continuous use in the United States. Although the PRR was later known as one of the world’s largest and most powerful corporations, it had humble beginnings in the mountains of central Pennsylvania. The first stretch of track ran between Harrisburg and Lewistown, which served as the western terminus for a few short months." [This page has a rather extensive history of the town.] |
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| RalfanLocations "50 - 60 trains daily during a 24-hour period" |
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