Auburn and Rochester Railroad Pumphouse, Fishers, NY
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member MrsMcFly
N 43° 00.536 W 077° 28.045
18T E 298909 N 4764761
Quick Description: This pumphouse is the second oldest railroad building in existence in the United States!
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 6/19/2008 6:45:31 PM
Waymark Code: WM40RW
Published By: Groundspeak Premium Member BarbershopDru
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Long Description:
The plaque above the door explains:

Built in 1845 for the Auburn and Rochester Railroad to pump water for locomotives.

It is assumed the pumphouse's cobblestone construction was used because it was affordable, durable and low maintenance. The stones were probably gathered when the bed was prepared to lay the tracks for the railroad.

This is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
City, Town, Village Name: Fishers, Town of Victor

Building Usage: Was used as pumphouse for Auburn and Rochester Railroad

Architectural style: Mid 19th Century Revival (obtained from National Register of Historic Places)

Public or Private: Private

Tours Available?: no

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