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Overview

Historic Plaque Program

Funder: National Railway Historical Society, Inc.

Purpose: To formally recognize landmarks in Railroad History by placing a bronze plaque at/on the site

Focus Areas:

  • Railroad history landmarks

  • Historic railway structures and sites

  • Railroad industry heritage

  • Significant anniversaries and historical milestones

    • Program Type: Recognition and commemoration program

    Eligibility:

  • Applications typically sponsored by or pursued in conjunction with a local NRHS Chapter

  • Frequently done in conjunction with a historic milestone event for the rail landmark

  • Sites must have unique historic railroad values

    • Notable Recognized Sites:

  • Chicago Union Station

  • Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Roundhouse & Museum

  • Rockville Bridge

  • Various Union Stations and historic railroad infrastructure across the United States

    • Award Details:

  • Bronze plaques placed at selected historic sites

  • Register of National Historic Railroad Landmarks maintained

  • Plaques have been awarded since at least 1959

    • Contact Information:

  • National Railway Historical Society, Inc.

  • 505 South Lenola Road, Suite 226

  • Moorestown, NJ 08057

  • Telephone: (215) 557-6606

  • Email: info@nrhs.com

    • Committee:

  • Historic Plaque Committee (formerly Commission, 1990-2001)

  • Current members include: Walter Zullig, Daniel Conway, Larry Dyer, Jack Hilborn, Richard Shulby, John Fiorilla, and Regan Rickson

    • How to Apply

    How to Apply for an NRHS Historic Railway Landmark Plaque

    Application Process:
    1. Applications are typically sponsored by or pursued in conjunction with a local NRHS Chapter
    2. Applications are frequently coordinated with a historic milestone event for that rail landmark (e.g., rededicat[ion event])
    3. Contact local NRHS Chapter for guidance on application process

    Required Materials: Specific requirements not fully detailed in provided content; contact NRHS for current application guidelines.

    Note: Application details are incomplete in the source material provided. Contact NRHS directly for comprehensive application instructions and requirements.

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