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Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site
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A Long Range Interpretive Plan (LRIP) provides a 5-10 year vision for a park's interpretive program.

Allegheny Portage Railroad Comprehensive Interpretive Plan

This compendium provides for designations, closures, permit requirements, and other restrictions imposed under the discretionary authority of the Superintendent  for Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site, Cresson, PA; and Johnstown Flood National Memorial, St. Michael, PA.

2008 Superintendent's Compendium

Historic Structure Report Staple Bend Tunnel

 

 
Wire Rope  

Did You Know?
John A. Roebling of Brooklyn Bridge fame got his business start with the Allegheny Portage Railroad. His wire rope was used on each of the 10 inclines. It also was used for suspension aquaducts on the Mainline Canal.

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Last Updated: February 14, 2009 at 10:45 EST