The Railroad in Logan County - The Historical Marker Database
Sep 23, 2014 · The Railroad in Logan County Bellefontaine was a railroad town from the 1890’s to the 1950’s. The city was the site of one of the largest roundhouses and repair centers on the Big Four/ New York Central Lines and trains stopped here to …
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Shop Complex - The Historical …
Jun 16, 2007 · The roundhouse is the sole surviving cast-iron framed roundhouse and is an important example of mid-19th century industrial building design. Designed by Albert Fink, in collaboration with Benjamin H. Latrobe, it represents an early use of standardized, prefabricated iron structural elements to create an efficient and fire-resistant building.
Railroads - The Historical Marker Database
Sep 2, 2022 · The roundhouse contained 25 stalls for train cars and included a revolving center platform. Visit our collection Inside to see a working scale model of the roundhouse. Topics and series.
ASCE Civil Engineering Landmarks Historical Markers
Jun 16, 2023 · The re-construction of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Roundhouse and Shop Complex commenced soon after the end of the American Civil War in 1865. This complex included two roundhouses and two significant . . .
The Canby Building - The Historical Marker Database
May 6, 2021 · Erected in 1912 by Edward Canby of Dayton, Ohio. It’s developers intended the building to be very modern, and a high-class structure for businesses. (A historical marker located in Bellefontaine in Logan County, Ohio.)
Harmon Field - The Historical Marker Database
Jul 1, 2014 · Marker is at or near this postal address: 920 W Columbus Ave, Bellefontaine OH 43311, United States of America. Touch for directions. Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker.
Roundhouses and Shops / Railroad Strike of 1877 Historical Marker
Jun 16, 2007 · On July 16. 1877, workers of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad went on strike and closed this railroad yard to protest a cut in wages. Their action sparked the largest nationwide strike the country had seen.
Bellefontaine Airport Pylon - The Historical Marker Database
map showing various locations of this marker. Blue star is the original location, at Tanger's Airport, from 1948 to 1962. Yellow Star marks the "new" Bellefontaine Municipal Airport", now abandoned. Red star indicates current location at Bellefontaine Regional Airport.
Bradford - The Historical Marker Database
Mar 6, 2010 · When the Richmond and Covington Railroad made a junction here in 1864, the village grew with the railroad yard. There were 60 miles of track, a 50-stall roundhouse and jobs for 2000 men. Community life in Bradford centered at the Railroad YMCA.
Baltimore and Ohio Roundhouse and Shop Complex - The …
Jun 16, 2007 · The re-construction of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Roundhouse and Shop Complex commenced soon after the end of the American Civil War in 1865. This complex included two roundhouses and two significant shop buildings.