Moving a Mountain: The story of I-280 construction

Schedule

Thu, 14 Aug, 2025 at 06:30 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

10 Rooney Circle, West Orange, NJ, United States, New Jersey 07052 | West Orange, NJ

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Learn how the construction of Interstate 280 forever reshaped the local landscape. The project, which included a temporary railroad to move a mountain, dramatically transformed West Orange. Featuring vintage photographs.

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10 Rooney Circle, West Orange, NJ, United States, New Jersey 07052

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Host or Publisher West Orange Public Library

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