Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site
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The first railroad to cross the Allegheny Mountains, the Allegheny Portage Railroad was the final piece of the Pennsylvania Main Line Canal. "The Portage" opened in 1834, marking the first time that there was one, direct route between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. All things to all people, it served merchants, passengers, slaves in pursuit of freedom, and soldiers from the Mexican War.
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Accessible RoomsAssistive Listening SystemsAutomated External Defibrillator (AED)Benches/SeatingBicycle - RackBrailleCaptioned MediaElectrical Outlet/Cell Phone ChargingFire ExtinguisherFirst Aid Kit AvailableGifts/Souvenirs/BooksHistorical/Interpretive Information/ExhibitsInformationInformation - Maps AvailableInformation - Ranger/Staff Member PresentJunior Ranger Booklet AvailableOpen CaptioningParking - AutoParking - Bus/RVPicnic TableRestroom - AccessibleTactile ExhibitTheater/AuditoriumToilet - FlushToilet - Vault/CompostingTrailheadTrash/Litter ReceptaclesWater - Bottle-Filling StationWater - Drinking/PotableWheelchair AccessibleWheelchairs Available
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