Mauch Chunk station (Central Railroad of New Jersey) facts for kids
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Mauch Chunk
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| Central Railroad of New Jersey station | |||||||||||
Central Railroad of New Jersey station
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| Location | 1 Susquehanna Street, Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania | ||||||||||
| Coordinates | 40°51′46″N 75°44′19″W | ||||||||||
| Owned by | Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway | ||||||||||
| Line(s) | Main Line | ||||||||||
| Tracks | 2 | ||||||||||
| Connections | Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway | ||||||||||
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| Structure type | Railroad Station | ||||||||||
| Platform levels | 1 | ||||||||||
| Parking | Yes | ||||||||||
| Disabled access | No | ||||||||||
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| Opened | 1888, re-opened 1983 | ||||||||||
| Closed | 1976 | ||||||||||
| Rebuilt | No | ||||||||||
| Electrified | No | ||||||||||
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Central Railroad of New Jersey Station
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 Location in Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Area | 0.5 acres (0.20 ha) | ||||||||||
| Built | 1888 | ||||||||||
| Architect | Wilson Brothers & Company Neast & Co. |
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| Architectural style | Queen Anne | ||||||||||
| NRHP reference No. | 76001615 | ||||||||||
| Added to NRHP | January 1, 1976 | ||||||||||
The Central Railroad of New Jersey Station is a very old and important railroad station in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania. People also call it the Jersey Central Station or Jim Thorpe Station. It was built in 1888 by the Central Railroad of New Jersey. A company called Wilson Brothers & Company from Philadelphia designed it.
This station is now owned by the Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway. It is used as a visitor center. You can also take fun train rides, called passenger excursions, from this station. There used to be another train station in Jim Thorpe, on the other side of the river.
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About the Jim Thorpe Train Station
The Jim Thorpe Station is a special building. It is made of red brick and has one and a half stories. The building has five main sections, called bays. It was built in a style called Queen Anne. This style often includes interesting shapes and details.
Unique Features of the Building
One cool part of the station is its tall, round corner tower. This tower is three and a half stories high. It has a round roof, which makes it look like a castle turret. This design makes the station stand out.
A Place of Historical Importance
The Central Railroad of New Jersey Station is very important. On January 1, 1976, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This is a list of buildings, sites, and objects that are important in American history. The station is also part of the Old Mauch Chunk Historic District. This means it's in an area with many other old and important buildings.
Train Rides Today
Today, the Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway uses the station. They offer exciting train rides for visitors. These rides take you through beautiful areas, showing off the local scenery. It's a great way to experience history and nature at the same time.
