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Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site
Management

management includes:

Park Planning
 
 

 

 

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

 

 
Staple Bend Tunnel West facade  

Did You Know?
In 1843 cars of bacon and whiskey, left overnight in the tunnel, caught fire from a locomotive spark and the whiskey exploded. Staple Bend Tunnel was closed for a couple of days for repair.

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