1st Commercial Railroad-Natl Historic Civil Engineering Landmark
N 42° 14.768 W 071° 02.166
19T E 332022 N 4679111
This plaque commemorates the First Commercial Railroad in the US and the civil engineering marvel that it is, due to the incline of the land at this location.
Waymark Code: WM4WDT
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 10/05/2008
Views: 33
The plaque reads:
"National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark
Designated by the American Society of Civil Engineers 1976.
This marker commemorates the 150 yr anniversary of the ground breaking for the First Commercial Railroad in the United States.
dedicated by the City of Quincy, April 1, 1976."
Agency Responsible for Placement: Other (Place below)
Agency Responsible for Placement (if not in list above): American Society of Civil Engineers
Year Placed: 1976
County: Norfolk
City/Town Name: Quincy
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