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New Haven Railroad Danbury Turntable

Danbury, Connecticut • Fairfield County

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About This Property

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The New Haven Railroad Danbury Turntable is a surviving example of a crucial piece of railroad infrastructure. This circular steel structure allowed steam locomotives to be turned around, enabling them to operate in either direction on a single track.

Property Information

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Category
Structure
Acreage
3
Listed Date
9/15/2005
Other Names
Danbury Railway Museum Turntable

Significance Details

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Area of Significance
Transportation; Engineering
Periods of Significance
1900 Ad - 1974 Ad
National Historic Landmark
No
Level - International
No
Level - National
No
Level - State
Yes
Level - Local
No
Level - Not Indicated
No

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