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CENTRAL BRIDGE

Program
NYS Historic
Subject
Industry & Commerce, Transportation
Location
116 S Main St, Central Bridge, NY 12035, USA
Lat/Long
42.711173, -74.338332
Grant Recipient
Central Bridge Civic Association
Historic Marker

CENTRAL BRIDGE

Inscription

CENTRAL BRIDGE
ALBANY & SUSQUEHANNA RR
STATION OPENED IN 1863.
NEW BUSINESS DISTRICT
WITH HOTELS, MERCHANTS
AND INDUSTRY GREW HERE.
WILLIAM G. POMEROY FOUNDATION 2020

In 1863 the Albany & Susquehanna Railroad opened a station in Central Bridge. New York Governor Horatio Seymour delivered a speech opening day. By 1900, a bustling community was established here containing many homes, merchants, hotels, and industries.