Historic Plaque Program

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 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.