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From: Josh Stull joshstull AT gmail DOT com
Date: Mon, 17 Aug 2015 09:44:44 -0400
Subject: Fwd: Events Set for the 100th Anniversary Celebration of the
Nicholson Bridge, the World's Largest Reinforced Concrete Railroad Bridge
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Thought you may be interested!

Josh Stull
Nicholson, PA

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*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
**August 17,
2015*

*Media Contact*

Josh Stull

josh@nicholsonheritage.org



*Events Set for the 100th Anniversary Celebration of the Nicholson Bridge,
the World's Largest Reinforced Concrete Railroad Bridge*



*NICHOLSON, PA *– The 100th anniversary celebration of the Nicholson
Bridge, also known as the Tunkhannock Creek Viaduct or the Tunkhannock
Viaduct, is coming together with events being finalized. On September
11-12-13, 2015, the community of Nicholson will celebrate the centennial of
this engineering marvel. Marion Sweet, Nicholson Heritage Association
Chair, said, "With about a month left before our celebration, we are
excited about events that we have planned and look forward to continued
working with others in our community to celebrate the 100th anniversary of
the Nicholson Bridge!"


Built by the Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad (DL&W), construction
on the Tunkhannock Creek Viaduct began in 1912 and its completion,
dedication, and ready for use took place on November 6, 1915. Abraham
Burton Cohen was the project designer and George J. Ray was the chief
engineer. Nicholson is a small rural town nestled in Wyoming County and the
Endless Mountains of Northeastern Pennsylvania; only about 21 miles north
of Scranton on Route 11 and about 12 miles northeast of Tunkhannock on
Route 92, also designated as the Viaduct Valley Way Scenic Byway.


In 1975, the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) designated the
Nicholson Bridge as a National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark due to
its significant contribution to the development of the United States and to
the profession of civil engineering. On April 11, 1977, this construction
and engineering feat was listed on the National Register of Historic Places
(#77001203) due to its national architectural, engineering, and
transportation significance.


There will be plenty to do in Nicholson and the surrounding region.
Information is available at *www.nicholsonbridge100th.com*
, including a Google map showing area
accommodations. While most events are finalized, check back for the latest
information as the centennial celebration schedule is still subject to
change.


President of the Nicholson Women’s Club, Michelle Herron, stated, “The
Nicholson Women's Club is expanding the entertainment and attractions
available on Sunday and we are excited to make this the best Bridge Day
ever."



*Friday, September 11, 2015 (Nicholson Heritage Association)*
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. – Vintage Photograph Exhibit,

St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church Hall, corner of Main & High Streets
7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. – Jeffrey James Band, Main Street Main Stage



*Saturday, September 12, 2015 (Nicholson Heritage Association)*
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. – History on Main Street, Main Street
10:00 a.m. – Official Program, Main Street
1:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. – Stage Door Dance Studios, Main Street Main Stage
1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. – James Estes and Friends, Main Street Almont Stage

3:00 p.m. – Parade, State Street

5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. – Still Hand String Band, Main Street Main Stage

5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. – Static in the Attic, Main Street Almont Stage

8:00 p.m. to Midnight – Mace In Dickson, Main Street Main Stage
8:45 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. – Fireworks
Events at Nordahl Park on Oak Street All Day

Local Businesses Open All Day



*Sunday, September 13, 2015 (Nicholson Women's Club)*
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. – Annual Bridge Day, Main Street and Nordahl Park on
Oak Street, featuring vendors, crafts, and entertainment
Local Businesses Open All Day



*Steam excursions from Steamtown to Binghamton over the Nicholson Bridge on*

*Saturday (9/12) & Sunday (9/13). Tickets available at *
*www.laurellinesspecials.org* .


The excursions are a partnership between the Lackawanna & Wyoming Valley
Railway Historical Society, Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society, Norfolk
Southern Corporation and their 21st Century Steam Program, Steamtown
National Historic Site, Canadian Pacific, Anthracite Railroads Historical
Society, Erie Lackawanna Dining Car Preservation Society and Nicholson
Heritage Association.


Sponsors include Chief Oil & Gas LLC, Southwestern Energy, Williams
Partners L.P., Gertrude Hawk Chocolates, Lochen and Chase, Peoples Security
Bank & Trust, Fred and Myrna Lally, Robert Heed Logging Companies Inc, D G
Nicholas Co, The Stover Family, Rosenn Jenkins & Greenwald LLP,
Commonwealth Health Systems, Nicholson Tire Service, Davis Gregory & Kyle,
and Cawley, Johnson & Sanders, PC.


Two grants from the Wyoming County Room Tax Fund and the Endless Mountains
Visitors Bureau are being used to market and promote the event and replace
deteriorated signs that welcome visitors as they enter Nicholson.


In addition to the planned three days of events, visitors could also see
other area attractions or even stay longer than the planned events to see
the Martins Creek Viaduct (also called the Kingsley Bridge) in Kingsley;
the Viaduct Valley Way Scenic Byway (which runs from Tunkhannock to
Lanesboro through Nicholson); the Starrucca Viaduct in Lanesboro; the
Steamtown National Historic Site, the Anthracite Heritage Museum and Iron
Furnaces, the Electric City Trolley Museum, all in Scranton; and numerous
other historical sites and activities to do in the Endless Mountains. See
endless options at the Endless Mountains Visitors Bureau website:
*http://www.endlessmountains.org/activities/5*
.


Besides collaborating with others in the community on this celebration, the
Nicholson Heritage Association meets regularly to discuss and work on
initiatives that include the Nicholson Tourism Center at the Historic DL&W
Railroad Station (not yet open to the public) and the Viaduct Valley Way
Scenic Byway. The next Nicholson Heritage Association meeting will take
place at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, August 26, 2015, at the First Presbyterian
Church, 65 State Street, in Nicholson. For updates, please visit
*http://www.nicholsonheritage.org* or
visit them on Facebook and Twitter.



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