Norman Gasbarro | April 11, 2011
In the post yesterday, some basic information was given about the hidden network of escape routes known as the Underground Railroad. The basic impression from the information given was that Harrisburg was a final destination for the African-Americans who got there. Also, from the map given, there were no escape routes identified in central Pennsylvania […]
Norman Gasbarro | March 26, 2011
This post concludes the look at the main Harrisburg railroad station by presenting some photos showing how the station has been preserved and restored and is now utilized as the Harrisburg Transportation Center. Previous posts on this subject were “Harrisburg – Crossroads of the Union” and “Harrisburg – Old Pennsylvania Railroad Station.”
Norman Gasbarro | March 25, 2011
In the post yesterday, the historical marker, “Harrisburg – Crossroads of the Union,” which is in front of the historic Harrisburg Transportation Center, was discussed. Today, the other marker, “Old Pennsylvania Railroad Station,” will be presented. Since this marker traces the history of the railroad stations at this site, some background will be given on […]
Norman Gasbarro | March 24, 2011
Just outside the current Harrisburg Transportation Center, there are two historical markers recognizing the history of rail transportation in Harrisburg and the historical nature of the site. In today’s post, one of the markers will be examined. In tomorrow’s post, the other marker will be discussed along with some additional thoughts about the role of […]
Norman Gasbarro | March 6, 2011
The Halifax area of Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, consists of the area within the angle (“C’) of the triangular area of study for this Civil War Research Project (see portion of map below). Essentially, everything south of Millersburg (upper left on the insert map) and Elizabethville (upper right on the insert map) could be considered part […]
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