Project for Pennsylvania calendar. Transportation & Heritage

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1 Project for Pennsylvania 2014 calendar Transportation & Heritage

2 From trails to train stations and bridges to bike lanes, Pennsylvania history is grounded in our transportation network. In July, Preservation Pennsylvania launched a photo contest to invite Pennsylvanians to share a snapshot of Commonwealth transportation history. Train stations, historic bridges, rail trails, and archaeological investigations made up the 80-plus photo entries. A committee of partner agencies including the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), the Pennsylvania State Historic Preservation Office (Bureau for Historic Preservation), and Preservation Pennsylvania selected twelve winning entries that are featured in the calendar pages. Pictured to the right is a collage of the incredible entries that earned honorable mention. ProjectPATH Photo Contest

3 Thank you to everyone that submitted a photo in the contest. We were overwhelmed by the beautiful photographs. Find transportation projects in your community using ProjectPATH. Pennsylvania s transportation network must evolve to support vibrant communities. Transportation projects can enhance historic downtowns through streetscape improvements and bike lanes, but projects may also diminish scenic landscapes and result in the demolition of historic bridges. Many of the historic places featured in the calendar pages have been influenced by transportation planning, while others may be impacted by a future transportation project. At the nexus of historic preservation and transportation is ProjectPATH. ProjectPATH is an online searchable resource created by PennDOT and Preservation Pennsylvania that allows you to participate in PennDOT s efforts to consider the impacts of a transportation project to historic properties. Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act requires Federal agencies to consider the effects of projects on historic properties. Historic properties include any district, site, building, structure, or object that is listed or eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places. In Pennsylvania, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has delegated certain responsibilities to PennDOT. Through the Section 106 process, PennDOT strives to balance historic preservation concerns with the needs of the project through consultation. The goal of consultation is to work with stakeholders and the public to identify historic properties potentially affected by the project, assess effects, and collaborate on solutions to avoid, minimize, or mitigate any adverse effects on historic properties. To become involved, visit search.paprojectpath.org to find transportation projects planned for construction in the next four years. Share your Voice You can sign up to receive notifications from PennDOT. By providing your address and specifying your location preferences, PennDOT will notify you about new findings and invite your comments on important decision-points in the transportation project design. Sign up by visiting search.paprojectpath.org and clicking Share your Voice.

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5 East Broad Top Railroad Rockhill Furnace, Huntingdon County SundayJanuaryTuesday Monday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday New Year s Day Martin Luther King, Jr. Day December February Opened in 1856, the East Broad Top Railroad was the first narrow gauge railroad in the United States. A National Historic Landmark, the East Broad Top Railroad is remarkably intact as 31 miles of track wind through Central Pennsylvania, providing a snapshot of Pennsylvania s industrial past. Preservation Pennsylvania listed the railroad on the Pennsylvania At Risk list in The East Broad Top Preservation Association is in the process of purchasing the railroad to preserve it and to operate steam excursions on the railroad. Photo by Matthew Malkiewicz with special thanks to Sherry McCarthy, Altoona Railroaders Memorial Museum & Horseshoe Curve National Historic Landmark.

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7 FebruaryTuesday Bellefonte Railroad Station & Budd Rail Diesel Cars Bellefonte, Centre County Sunday Monday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Presidents Day January March The Bellefonte Railroad Station, constructed by the Pennsylvania Railroad in 1889, saw daily passenger service until At its peak, the station accommodated twelve passenger trains a day. In 1976, local organizations restored and renovated the building, and today it is home to the Bellefonte Intervalley Area Chamber of Commerce. Rail Diesel Cars (RDC) #9167 and #9153 were built by the Budd Company of Philadelphia in 1952 and 1962, respectively. These self-propelled passenger cars were developed and used for local passenger services. RDC #9167 (nearest) was determined to be eligible for listing in the National Register, and recently received Federal MAP 21 Transportation Alternatives (TA) funding to help restore the car to working order. In the distance, the National Register listed Pennsylvania Match Company complex can be seen standing along the banks of Spring Creek. Photo by David Maher.

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9 March Nicholson Train Station Nicholson, Wyoming County Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday february april The Nicholson Train Station was built in 1849 by the Liggett s Gap Railroad, a predecessor to the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad. Before serving as a freight and passenger station, the building provided shelter for workers. Pictured in the background is the Tunkhannock Creek Viaduct, built in 1915 by the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad. At 2,375 feet, the Tunkhannock Creek Viaduct holds the record for the world s longest concrete railroad bridge. The Nicholson Heritage Association is working to complete a Historic Structure Feasibility Study to rehabilitate the station into a community center and a visitors attraction along the Viaduct Valley Way Scenic Byway. The Nicholson Train Station was voted Facebook Fan Favorite with 55 likes, 14 shares, and 2 comments! Photo by Josh Stull with special thanks to Kevin Mock.

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11 April Boston Bridge Pittsburgh, Allegheny County Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday march may The Boston Bridge was constructed in 1931 by the Fort Pitt Bridge Company. The bridge consists of eight spans with a steel Warren thru-truss spanning over the Youghiogheny River. The main truss is 720 feet long and supported by four masonry piers. The Boston Bridge was determined eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places and thus, when a transportation improvement was proposed, PennDOT conducted a Section 106 review of the project. In , PennDOT completed a full rehabilitation of the bridge that included a new deck and flooring system, repairs to the steel truss elements, and new paint. As part of this project, two Keystone Markers were restored and reinstalled in their original locations. Photo by David Anthony.

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13 A May B Weaver s House at Ephrata Cloister Historic Site Ephrata, Lancaster County C Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday The above artifacts were uncovered during the excavation. They include: (A) 18th- and 19th-century buttons; (B) a cloth hook fastener, book clasp, upholstery tack, straight pins, and a thimble; and (C) a kaolin clay smoking pipe bowl, stem, two pieces of lead window kame, and French flint fragment april Memorial Day june The Ephrata Cloister was home to a celibate religious society founded by Georg Conrad Beissel in The goal of the community was to unify with God through the disposal of earthly ways. The Cloister later merged married families into their beliefs. The community persisted from 1732 through 1814, by which time they had been incorporated as part of the Seventh Day Baptist Church of Ephrata. The Cloister, a National Historic Landmark, has been administered by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) since In the summer of 2013, plans to construct a drainage swale for the Weaver s House prompted an archaeological investigation. The excavation was conducted by the PHMC and the PennDOT Highway Archaeological Survey Team (PHAST) under the direction of Steve Warfel. Those excavations helped better define the building s original configuration and history of alteration, and produced a great deal of information about the property s transition from a monastic community to a farm operated by householder families in the early to mid-19th century. Photo by Ephrata Cloister Historic Site with special thanks to Steve Warfel, Amanda Rasmussen, and Joe Baker.

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15 June Franklin Street Station Reading, Berks County Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday may july The Franklin Street Station in Reading was dedicated on January 25, 1930, to serve as the Reading Railroad Company s main station in the center of the city. In 1981, the station closed and was left open to the elements. In 1999, Preservation Pennsylvania listed the station on the Pennsylvania At Risk list. The Berks Area Regional Transportation Authority (BARTA) needed to expand their operations and acquired the Franklin Street Station to adapt it for bus passenger operations. After an extensive rehabilitation, the station is now in use as a bus terminal, and BARTA hopes to eventually accommodate an extension of SEPTA s R6 rail line. The station was recognized in 2013 with a Pennsylvania Historic Preservation Award by Preservation Pennsylvania. Photo by Robert H. Rimby, BARTA, with special thanks to Robert O Neill, Gannett Fleming, Inc.

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17 July Academia Pomeroy Covered Bridge Beale Township, Juniata County Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Independence Day june august The Academia Pomeroy Covered Bridge was built in 1902 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. At 278 feet, the Academia Pomeroy Covered Bridge is the longest remaining covered bridge in Pennsylvania. In 1962, the Juniata County Historical Society took over ownership of the bridge when it was bypassed by a new concrete highway bridge. As stewards of the bridge, the historical society took charge of fundraising and participated in State and Federal efforts to rehabilitate the bridge for pedestrian and bicycle use. The Academia Pomeroy Covered Bridge was honored with a Pennsylvania Historic Preservation Award in Facebook Fan Favorite Runner-Up with 55 votes, 11 shares, and 15 comments! Photo by P. Joseph Lehman Inc. Consulting Engineers and Juniata County Historical Society, with special thanks to Sheila Yorks.

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19 August Hanover Street, Carlisle, Cumberland County Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday july september Carlisle s historic downtown was troubled by high vehicle speeds that created a challenging barrier for pedestrians and bicyclists. The Borough of Carlisle partnered with Dewberry to complete a Road Diet to calm busy traffic and enhance the small-town atmosphere. High and Hanover streets were converted from four to three lanes to implement a Complete Streets initiative without eliminating parking spaces, which was critical for local businesses. Photo by Dave Huh, Dewberry.

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21 September Bishop Road Bridge Monaghan Township & Upper Allen Township, York & Cumberland Counties Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Labor Day august October Built in 1898 by the Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio, the Bishop Road Bridge is a fine example of the Pratt truss design. Linking Monaghan Township, York County with Upper Allen Township, Cumberland County, the National Register-eligible Bishop Road Bridge crosses the meandering and tranquil Yellow Breeches Creek, one of Pennsylvania s Scenic Rivers. Photo by David Maher.

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23 October Howard Tunnel North Codorus Township, York County Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Columbus Day september November The Howard Tunnel is recognized as the oldest, continuously operational railroad tunnel in the nation. The tunnel was named for John Eager Howard of Baltimore, who was a Revolutionary War hero, wealthy landowner, and a big investor in the railroad. The tunnel was opened in 1838 as a single-track tunnel, but the stone facings were not completed until It is reported that cannons were stationed above the Howard Tunnel during the Gettysburg Campaign of the Civil War to defend the tunnel from Confederate raids. Many of the railroad bridges between Baltimore and York were burned by the Confederates, but the Howard Tunnel was preserved. Howard Tunnel is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and State and Federal grants have allowed for the tunnel to be restored as part of the Heritage Rail Trail County Park. Photo by Mindy Crawford with special thanks to Gwen Loose, York County Rail Trail Authority.

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25 November Neff Bridge Porter Township, Huntingdon County Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Veterans Day October December Thanksgiving Day The Neff Bridge, a Pratt through-truss bridge, was fabricated by the Pittsburg Bridge Company in The National Register eligible bridge was slated for demolition when a group of concerned citizens led by the Hartslog Heritage Society advocated for its rehabilitation. The community s efforts influenced PennDOT s decision to completely rehabilitate the historic truss bridge, which reopened to one-lane traffic in Photo by Jennifer Horn with special thanks to Rachelle Hopsicker, the Hartslog Heritage Society, Jonathan Daily, and Scott D. Heberling.

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27 December New Oxford Train Station New Oxford, Adams County Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Christmas Day November january The New Oxford Train Station was built in 1892 by the Western Maryland Railroad who had acquired the former Gettysburg Railroad line linking Hanover to Gettysburg. Passenger service was discontinued during World War II. The station now serves as a museum operated by Conewago Valley Model Railroad Club and a roadside attraction on the Lincoln Highway. The museum is open the first and third Sundays of each month from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Photo by Jared Kofsky. Special thanks to Olga Herbert, Lincoln Highway Heritage Corridor, for assistance.

28 PennDOT Cultural Resource District Teams Erie Warren Crawford 1 Forest Venango Mercer Clarion Jefferson Lawrence Butler 10 Armstrong Beaver Indiana 11 Allegheny Westmoreland Washington 12 Somerset Fayette Greene McKean Tioga Bradford Potter Wyoming Elk Cameron Sullivan Lackawanna Lycoming Pike Clinton Luzerne Clearfield Union Centre Columbia Snyder Mifflin Schuylkill Juniata Cambria Blair Perry Dauphin Berks Lebanon Huntingdon 9 2 Cumberland Montour Northumberland Lancaster Susquehanna 3 4 Bedford Chester Fulton Franklin Adams York 8 5 Wayne Monroe Carbon Northampton Lehigh Bucks Montgomery 6 Delaware Philadelphia Please note: PennDOT reorganized District Offices and eliminated District 7-0 due to administrative considerations.

29 Pennsylvania Technical Assistance Network Preservation Pennsylvania Preservation Pennsylvania is the Commonwealth s only statewide, private nonprofit organization dedicated to the protection of historically and architecturally significant properties. Preservation Pennsylvania 257 North Street Harrisburg, PA Fax: info@preservationpa.org Mindy Crawford, Executive Director mcrawford@preservationpa.org Jennifer Horn, Program Director jhorn@preservationpa.org Erin Hammerstedt, Field Representative ehammerstedt@preservationpa.org Carol Bostian, Office Manager cbostian@preservationpa.org Pennsylvania State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) The Bureau for Historic Preservation is part of the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission and serves as the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO). The Commission is the Commonwealth s official history agency, and the Executive Director is designated as the State Historic Preservation Officer. The role of the Bureau for Historic Preservation is to identify and protect the architectural and archaeological resources of Pennsylvania. The Bureau works with individuals, communities, local governments, and State and Federal agencies to educate Pennsylvanians about our heritage and its value; to build better communities through preservation tools and strategies; to provide strong leadership, both individually and through partnerships; and to ensure the preservation of Pennsylvania s heritage. Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission 300 North Street Harrisburg, PA James M. Vaughan, Executive Director Bureau for Historic Preservation Commonwealth Keystone Building 400 North Street, 2nd Floor Harrisburg, PA Fax: Serena Bellew, Director sbellew@pa.gov Scott Doyle, Chief Grant Programs and Markers midoyle@pa.gov Andrea MacDonald, Chief Division of Preservation Services amacdonald@pa.gov Doug McLearen, Chief Division of Archaeology & Protection dmclearen@pa.gov PennDOT Cultural Resource Program PennDOT s cultural resource professionals work closely with Federal and State agencies, local interest groups, preservation advocates, Native Americans, and the general public to ensure that PennDOT projects are designed to meet the transportation needs of the Commonwealth and promote stewardship of our cultural heritage. The Cultural Resource Program is based at PennDOT s central office, but cultural resource professionals work from every PennDOT district office to provide their expertise in project review. PennDOT Central Office Ira Beckerman, Section Chief ibeckerman@pa.gov Chris Kula, Archaeology ckula@pa.gov Joe Baker, Information Services joebaker@pa.gov Kara Russell, Architectural History krussell@pa.gov

30 Pennsylvania Technical Assistance Network PennDOT Cultural Resource Program, continued Western Regional Staff Joe Verbka, Team Leader District 1-0 Cultural Resource Professionals Rebecca Knapp, Archaeology David Anthony, Architectural History District 2-0 Cultural Resource Professionals Scott Shaffer, Archaeology Matt Hamel, Architectural History Districts 9-0 & 10-0 Cultural Resource Professionals Susanne Haney, Archaeology Jonathan Daily, Architectural History District 11-0 Cultural Resource Professionals Joe Verbka, Team Leader David Anthony, Architectural History District 12-0 Cultural Resource Professional Ryan Rowles, Archaeology Eastern Regional Staff Kara Russell, Team Leader District 3-0 Cultural Resource Professionals Scott Shaffer, Archaeology Matt Hamel, Architectural History Districts 4-0 & 5-0 Cultural Resource Professionals Kevin Mock, Archaeology Kristina Thompson, Architectural History District 6-0 Cultural Resource Professionals Catherine Spohn, Archaeology Monica Harrower, Architectural History District 8-0 Cultural Resource Professionals Rebecca Knapp, Archaeology Jeremy Ammerman, Architectural History Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Bureau of Recreation and Conservation The Pennsylvania Heritage Parks Program was created in 1989 to provide a regional strategy for identifying, conserving, and enhancing the Commonwealth s natural, cultural, recreational, and scenic resources and our rich industrial history. The program is a key component of the state s second leading industry tourism. Heritage Areas designated through the program tell the story of Pennsylvania s rich history and the role it played in the development of the nation. The program is administered by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR). Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Bureau of Recreation and Conservation 5th Floor, 400 Market Street Harrisburg, PA Mike Piaskowski, Chief Rivers, Partnerships, Heritage Areas Section mpiaskowsk@pa.gov

31 Pennsylvania Technical Assistance Network Heritage PA Pennsylvania features twelve unique Heritage Areas, each highlighting Pennsylvania s rich history and vital role in the nation s development. Visiting a Heritage Area is the perfect opportunity to learn about the people, places, and traditions that formed Pennsylvania. Heritage PA s mission is to honor the past, while building the future. Heritage PA C. Alan Chace P.O. Box 455 Camp Hill, PA Allegheny Ridge Heritage Area Jane Sheffield, Executive Director Fax: jsheffield@alleghenyridge.org Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor Elissa M. Garofalo, Executive Director Fax: elissa@delawareandlehigh.org Endless Mountains Heritage Region Phil Swank, Executive Director emhr@epix.net Lackawanna Heritage Valley Authority A National & State Heritage Area Natalie Gelb, Executive Director Fax: ngelb@lhva.org Lincoln Highway Heritage Corridor Olga Herbert, Executive Director Fax: olga@lhhc.org Lumber Heritage Region Michael S. Wennin, Executive Director Fax: mwennin@lumberheritage.org National Road Heritage Corridor Donna R. Holdorf, Executive Director Fax: donnah@nationalroadpa.org Oil Region National Heritage Area Marilyn Black, Vice President for Heritage Development Fax: mblack@oilregion.org Pennsylvania Route 6 Heritage Corridor Terri Dennison, Executive Director Fax: terri.paroute6@verizon.net Rivers of Steel National Heritage Area Augie Carlino, President & CEO Fax: arcarlino@riversofsteel.com Schuylkill River National & State Heritage Area Kurt D. Zwikl, Executive Director Fax: kzwikl@schuylkillriver.org Susquehanna Gateway Heritage Area Mark N. Platts, President Fax: mplatts@susquehannaheritage.org National Trust for Historic Preservation The regional and field offices of the National Trust for Historic Preservation provide assistance to strengthen local and state preservation organizations, on-site technical assistance, preservation advocacy, administration and assistance on Trust financial aid programs, and development of conferences and special projects that address key regional preservation issues. Please contact the National Trust headquarters at (202) or (800)

32 This calendar is published in partnership by Preservation Pennsylvania and the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.