Pennsylvania Canal
N 40° 26.654 W 079° 59.597
17T E 585374 N 4477551
To understand Pittsburgh's history, you need to understand the history of transportation in the area. This marker takes you to the former Pennsylvania Railroad Station, a grand old passenger terminal built at the western terminus of the Pennsylvania Canal. The Station's way cooler than the marker.
Waymark Code: WM2H9
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 10/12/2005
Views: 43
The loading basin and western terminus of the State-built railroad, canal, and Portage over the Alleghenies uniting eastern and western Pennsylvania was here. Built in 1826-34. In 1857 sold to the Pennsylvania R.R.
Marker Name: Pennsylvania Canal
County: Allegheny
Date Dedicated: 12/01/1958
Marker Type: City
Location: Liberty Ave. & Grant St. at railroad station, Pittsburgh
Category: Transportation, Canals, Navigation
Website: [Web Link]
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