Admission Price: Free

Presented by: the Nicholson Sesquicentennial Committee

Explore the profound influence of the railroad on Nicholson’s development, from its first station built in 1849 to the bustling economic growth that followed. Learn how businesses relocated, grand hotels emerged, and factories expanded thanks to increased transportation opportunities. Discover fascinating stories, including Nicholson’s role in early telephone service, its growing agricultural trade, and the transformation of the town’s water system. By 1900, Nicholson was a key hub with 28 daily passenger trains, shaping the town’s rich railroad history even before the construction of the world’s largest concrete railroad bridge-the Tunkhannock Creek Viaduct. Join us for an engaging look back at Nicholson’s railroad legacy!