National Register of Historic Places

Central Railroad of New Jersey Freight Station

Scranton, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
Listed
July 31, 1979
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
79002250

About this property

The Central Railroad of New Jersey Freight Station in Scranton, Pennsylvania was the western terminus of the Central Railroad of New Jersey line, 192 miles (309 km) from its base of operations in Jersey City, New Jersey. Located on West Lackawanna Avenue, over the Lackawanna River from downtown Scranton, near Steamtown National Historic Site, it is to be distinguished from the other legacy Scranton station, Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Scranton Station, where service persisted to January 6, 1970. Additional passenger train stations in Scranton were those of the Delaware and Hudson Railway and the Erie Railroad.

Location

602 W. Lackawanna Ave
Scranton, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
41.41164, -75.67086

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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Battles

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When was Central Railroad of New Jersey Freight Station listed on the National Register?

Central Railroad of New Jersey Freight Station was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 31, 1979.

What type of historic resource is Central Railroad of New Jersey Freight Station?

Central Railroad of New Jersey Freight Station is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Central Railroad of New Jersey Freight Station?

The period of significance for Central Railroad of New Jersey Freight Station is recorded as the industrial era.

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