Wantagh Railroad Complex, Long Island

Name: Wantagh Railroad Complex
Address: Long Island, United States

#88 among attractions in Long Island

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Wantagh Railroad Complex, is a collection of old buildings in Wantagh, New York. It consists of the 1885-built Wantagh Railroad Station before it was moved from its original location in 1966, when the Babylon Branch was being elevated throughout the mid-20th century. The station itself was a replacement for original South Side Railroad of Long Island station built in 1867. It also includes a diamond-shaped pre-crossbuck railroad crossing sign, and an old grade crossing gate. ()

Built: 1885 (139 years ago)Coordinates: 40°40'49"N, 73°30'38"W

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WantaghLong Island United States

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Wantagh Railroad Complex – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Eisenhower Park, Sunrise Mall, Central Branch.

5.1 miNW
Sport venue, Sport
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Shopping centre, Shopping
Sunrise Mall, Massapequa
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Bridge
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Park
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2.3 miS
Park
Wantagh Park, Long Island
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1.7 miSE
40°40'4"N • 73°28'60"W
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5.3 miNW
Universities and schools
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0.8 miS
Entertainment district
Wantagh, Long Island
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0.7 miNW
Cemetery
Oakfield Cemetery, Long Island
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