Allentown station (Central Railroad of New Jersey)

Allentown station is a defunct train station in Allentown, Pennsylvania. It was constructed by the Central Railroad of New Jersey (CNJ) and Reading Railroad in 1888 and 1889. For most of the late 19th and early 20th century, it provided passenger train service between Allentown and various U.S. Coast locations.

Allentown
Allentown station in Allentown, Pennsylvania depicted in a 1901 illustration
General information
Location369 Hamilton Street, Allentown, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Coordinates40°36′16″N 075°27′44″W
Line(s)
History
Opened1890
Closed1967
Former services
Preceding station Central Railroad of New Jersey Following station
Mauch Chunk
toward Scranton
 Main Line Bethlehem
toward Jersey City
Catasauqua
toward Scranton
 Bethlehem Junction
toward Jersey City
Preceding station Reading Railroad Following station
Emmaus
toward Reading
 East Pennsylvania Railroad Terminus
Emmaus
toward Perkiomen Junction
 Perkiomen Branch

In 1967, the station's use was discontinued following cessation of CNJ passenger service. The station is located one block east of the Lehigh Valley Railroad's Allentown station.

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