Lunchtime Lecture- Railroads in the Streets of Syracuse
Schedule
Thu Jul 25 2024 at 12:00 pm
Location
318 Erie Blvd E, Syracuse, NY, United States, New York 13202 | Syracuse, NY
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This hour-long multi-media presentation will show you what led up to Syracuse raising tracks from the streets to a new elevated line and the showpiece New York Central station that served trains for barely 26 years. You’ll see maps, aerial views, historic photos and a film showing Syracusans celebrate the day that changed the city. Also, you’ll compare present day Syracuse to what existed in the past as well as reflecting on the existence of the Erie Canal and the role trains had in lessening the need for the canal This presentation will discuss the role trains had in lessening the need for the canal and also what led to Syracuse raising tracks from the streets to a new elevated line.This event will be hybrid. If you are joining us virtually, you will receive an email from the Erie Canal Museum via [email protected] with a personal link to this secure event at least one hour prior to the lecture beginning. All registrants to the program will receive a recording of the talk following its completion. You can register to attend either in person or on Zoom here: https://eriecanalmuseum.org/store/product/lecture/
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Where is it happening?
318 Erie Blvd E, Syracuse, NY, United States, New York 13202Event Location & Nearby Stays:
