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The Bellefonte Historical Railroad Society (BHRS) is an all-volunteer historical society dedicated to promoting, preserving, and fostering a public appreciation of the railroading heritage of Bellefonte and Centre County, Pennsylvania. [1] The Society is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation [2] with no paid employees or administrators.
The Borough of Bellefonte is a borough in and the county seat of Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is approximately 12 miles northeast of State College and is part of the State College, Pennsylvania metropolitan statistical area. The borough population was 6,187 at the 2010 census. [5]
The name of the company was changed to the Bellefonte and Snowshoe Railroad Company on March 24, 1859, shortly before a ceremonial opening on 21 June 1859, featuring a special train from Bellefonte to Clarks, then the terminus of the line. [4] It would be extended to Snow Shoe later in the year, and regular passenger service begun in December. [5]
The Centre County Historical Society will host its annual ceremony at the Match Factory in Bellefonte. Skip to main content. Sign in. Mail. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 ...
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According to the Bellefonte Historical and Cultural Association, the business "closed in 1947 due to competition from book matches and cigarette lighters." [ 6 ] [ 7 ] The red brick buildings were then purchased by lumber and building supply company M. L. Claster & Sons for their General Offices and Bellefonte storage, adding to adjacent land ...
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