"Allegheny Portage Railroad, Frontispiece, 1833         
Here is the frontispiece of a 22-page monograph entitled "Sylvester Welch's Report On The Allegheny Portage Railroad: 1833." It was published by William H. Shank in June of 1988. Bottom Photo Caption: "Interior of the Allegheny Portage Railroad [Staple Bend] Tunnel, oldest railroad tunnel in the United States, showing fine condition of the masonry."
Date: 6/21/1988 Location: Conemaugh, PA   Map Show Conemaugh on a rail map Views: 17 Collection Of:   Thomas C. Ayers
Author:  Thomas C. Ayers
"Allegheny Portage Railroad, Frontispiece, 1833
Picture Categories: Tunnel This picture is part of album:  APR: Welch ~> "Allegheny Portage Railroad" (R)
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