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The Reading Railroad signal tower was placed here in 1950 to replace individual watchmen at the three crossings in the borough—William Street, Main Street, and Union Street. It was installed as a safety precaution after many accidents at the grade crossings. A fire in June 1953 destroyed a warehouse on this lot, forcing the watchman to abandon the tower because of the heat and smoke.
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Schuylkill Haven, Pennsylvania · United States
