THE LACKAWANNA RAILROAD
STATION
A STEEL RIDE FROM THE PAST
Marcie Miller, Tom Garruto,
Cassie Forsyth
TAKE A JOURNEY WITH PHOEBE SNOW
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xrOHCwodHu4
HISTORY OF THE LACKAWANNA RAILROAD
STATION
MAP OF RAILROAD DISTRICT
HISTORICAL CONTEXT
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Built in 1900
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Listed on the National Register of Historical
Places in 1986
Architectural Style
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Marconi and Coal Tower
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Part of Railroad District
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70 years of service
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BUILT IN 1900
The station was
designed by
Philadelphia architect
Samuel Hucker, Jr.
 He designed many
grand structures for
the city of
Philadelphia.
 The only passenger
train station in
Binghamton.
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The station was in use
for almost 70 years.
 It tied the small
community to
surrounding cities and
the outside world.
 It allowed the people
of Binghamton to
connect with others.
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THE MARCONI TOWER
The last standing
Marconi tower is
directly next to the
Lackawanna Train
station in
Binghamton.
 This important piece
of history should be
shown off, not hidden.
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SPACE TO BE RESTORED
WHY RESTORE THIS SPACE?
A designated spot for the 1949 vintage Phoebe
Snow passenger train travelling from
Jamestown, NY to Oxford, NY
 Preservation of the historical value and the
original vintage station
 Transport passengers to and from work, baseball
games, music venues, historical tours of
Downtown Binghamton, leisurely excursions, and
create a tourist attraction
 Create jobs, educate, and provide an alternative
mode of transportation
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‘LACKAWANNA RAILROAD STATION
MUSEUM’
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Purpose:
Display John Goodnough’s railroad artifacts in a
permanent residence
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Artifacts and photos to be displayed.
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Narrative tour
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Educational tours for school field trips
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The Caboose Diner
John Goodnough and former
owner, Jim Bryden
THE CABOOSE DINER
PROPOSED BUDGET
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Restoration of *:
Terrazzo flooring- $10,000
Pressed tin ceiling- $20,000
15 antique light fixtures- $7,000
Ticket counter-$20,000
Wood wall panels-$30,000
Bathrooms-$8,000
Baggage claim-$5,000
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Construction of*:
Museum walls/Installation of light fixtures- $30,000
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Replacement of Caboose Diner- $50,000
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Painting-$8,000
Advertising-$10,000 Total-198,000 *Includes labor cost