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3-Sided Watchman’s Shanty

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New Jersey, Monmouth County, Wall Township
Built 1881 by NY & Long Branch RR for Warren Ave, Spring Lake NJ Station Crossing
Moved to NJMT 1965

Served as NJMT’s first Souvenir Shop
1966 to 1971

Before electronic lights and gates, watchmen manned railroad crossings to protect cars and pedestrian traffic from trains. Most of these men were near retirement or partially disabled.

(Railroads & Streetcars) Includes location, directions, 6 photos, GPS coordinates, map.

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