Western Gateway Heritage State Park, Railroad heritage museum in North Adams, US
The state park occupies an 8-acre former railroad yard with multiple restored buildings that showcase transportation history and industrial development.
The freight yard gained recognition on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972, marking its significance in Massachusetts railroad development.
The visitor center presents exhibits about the construction of Hoosac Tunnel, which connected isolated North Adams to other parts of Massachusetts.
The park includes wheelchair-accessible facilities, restrooms, a visitor center, and parking spaces near the entrance at 115 State Street.
During the construction of the 4.75-mile Hoosac Tunnel from 1851 to 1875, two hundred workers lost their lives in various incidents.
Location: Massachusetts
Inception: 1986
Website: https://mass.gov/locations/western-gateway-heritage-state-park
GPS coordinates: 42.69670,-73.11390
Latest update: March 3, 2025 11:46
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