Pinterest

Oldest Places In America

30 Pins

8w

Collection by

Historic Towns Of America

Similar ideas popular now

Lacrosse Equipment

In December of 2019 the world’s oldest known forest was discovered in a sandstone quarry in Cairo, NY. The town of Cairo currently owns the land. This forest dates back 386 million years. Binghamton University, Cardiff University, Affiliate Partner, Our World, Cairo, Ecology, Old Things, Earth

Binghamton University

Cardiff University

Affiliate Partner

#oldestforest #oldestplaces In December of 2019 the world’s oldest known forest was discovered in a sandstone quarry in Cairo, NY. The town of Cairo currently owns the land. This forest dates back 386 million years.

Historic Towns Of America

Historic Towns Of America

Oldest Places In America

oldest military base Military Post, United States Military Academy, Hudson River, American Soldiers, Fortification, Tours, Explore

United States Military Academy

American Soldiers

The U.S. Military Academy at West Point the oldest military base in America. West Point's role in our nation's history dates back to the Revolutionary War, when both sides realized the strategic importance of the commanding plateau on the west bank of the Hudson River.

Historic Towns Of America

Historic Towns Of America

Oldest Places In America

oldest musical group in America Choir, Musicals, Waves, United States, The Unit, Trombone

The Bethlehem Area Moravian Trombone Choir, established in 1754, is older than the United States itself making it the oldest musical group in America. Although musicians were in the earliest wave of migrants settling Bethlehem in 1741, the first complete set of instruments did not arrive until 1754.

Historic Towns Of America

Historic Towns Of America

Oldest Places In America

Central Moravian Church located on Main Street in Bethlehem, PA is host to the oldest town clock in America. The bell, still in use, was cast in Bethlehem. It was built in 1745 and is currently located in the belfry of the Central Moravian Church's bell tower #oldestclock #oldestplaces #oldesttownclock Old Town Clock, Old Clocks, Central America, Main Street, Tower

Central America

Oldest clock in America

Historic Towns Of America

Historic Towns Of America

Oldest Places In America

The Moravian Book Shop (est. in 1745) s located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. It is the oldest bookstore in America and the oldest continuously operating bookstore in the world. Its home to the Moravian College student bookstore. For nearly three centuries, booklovers have looked to the book store for its selection of books and iconic Moravian- and Bethlehem-themed gifts. Bethlehem Steel, Trade Books, The Second City, Lehigh Valley, College Students, Bethlehem Pennsylvania

Bethlehem Steel

The Second City

College Students

Bethlehem Pennsylvania

The Moravian Book Shop (est. in 1745) s located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Historic Towns Of America

Historic Towns Of America

Oldest Places In America

oldest traffic light Traffic Light, Still Standing, Metal Structure, Light Covers, Photo Wall

Metal Structure

Croton-on-Hudson, New York can lay claim to having the oldest traffic light in America. The light is still in use today. This traffic light is known as a dummy light

Historic Towns Of America

Historic Towns Of America

Oldest Places In America

oldest winery in America Brotherhood Winery, Things To Sell, Water Treatment, Wine Making, Survival, Backyard

Brotherhood Winery

Water Treatment

Brotherhood Winery is located in Washingtonville, New York. With its first commercial vintage produced in 1839, it is commonly acknowledged to be the oldest winery in America. In 2000 it was added to the National Register of Historic Places. The winery's slogan is "America's Oldest Winery".

Historic Towns Of America

Historic Towns Of America

Oldest Places In America

oldest intersection Court Records, New Amsterdam, Four Corners, Stone Houses, Revolutionaries, Kingston, 17th Century

Revolutionaries

The intersection of John and Crown Streets in Kingston, NY is known as The Four Corners. It is the oldest intersection in America and the only place in America where the buildings on all four corners were built pre-Revolutionary War.

Historic Towns Of America

Historic Towns Of America

Oldest Places In America

rail bikes, rail bike, oldest rail bike, oldest rail bikes All Over The World, West Coast, Railroad Tracks, Bike, Train

All Over The World

Railroad Tracks

Today rail bikes are popping up all over the country from east to west coast. These bikes are specifically designed to be pedaled along unused orphan railroad tracks all over the country. Rail biking is riding pedal-powered machines along railroads that have no train traffic. Rail bike tours are new and expanding all over the world, making use of defunct rail lines that traverse scenic natural areas.

Historic Towns Of America

Historic Towns Of America

Oldest Places In America

oldest city hall in America Perth Amboy, Mansard Roof, Old City, Public School, The Locals, Mansions

The oldest public building and city hall in America. Perth Amboy, NJ City Hall

Historic Towns Of America

Historic Towns Of America

Oldest Places In America

oldest bank in America Holding Company, New York City, North America, Nyc, New York, Exploring

Holding Company

BNY Mellon (est. 1784): NYC, NY - Oldest Bank in America #oldestbank #oldestbankinAmerica

Historic Towns Of America

Historic Towns Of America

Oldest Places In America

oldest hospital in America Bellevue Hospital, Ambulatory Care, Old Hospital, Visit New York City, 1st Avenue, Best Hospitals, York University

Bellevue Hospital

Ambulatory Care

Visit New York City

York University

Bellevue Hospital (est. 1736): NYC, NY -Oldest Hospital In America

Historic Towns Of America

Historic Towns Of America

Oldest Places In America

oldest tunnel in America Susquehanna River, Historical Society, City Streets, Pennsylvania, Acre, Philadelphia, Connect

Susquehanna River

Historical Society

Union Canal Tunnel (est.1828) is the oldest tunnel in America. It was a towpath canal that existed in southeastern Pennsylvania during the 19th century. First proposed in 1690 to connect Philadelphia with the Susquehanna River, it ran approximately 82 mi from Middletown on the Susquehanna below Harrisburg to Reading on the Schuylkill River. #oldestplaces #oldestunnel #oldestplacesinAmerica

Historic Towns Of America

Historic Towns Of America

Oldest Places In America

Frankford Avenue Bridge (est. 1697), also known as the Pennypack Creek Bridge, Pennypack Bridge, Holmesburg Bridge, erected in 1697 in the Holmesburg section of Northeast Philadelphia, is the oldest surviving roadway bridge in America. The three-span, 73-foot-long stone arch bridge carries Frankford Avenue, north of Solly Avenue, over Pennypack Creek in Pennypack Park #oldestbridge Arch Bridge, Mount Rushmore, Mountains, Park

Frankford Avenue Bridge (est. 1697), also known as the Pennypack Creek Bridge, Pennypack Bridge, Holmesburg Bridge, erected in 1697 in the Holmesburg section of Northeast Philadelphia, is the oldest surviving roadway bridge in America. The three-span, 73-foot-long stone arch bridge carries Frankford Avenue, north of Solly Avenue, over Pennypack Creek in Pennypack Park #oldestbridge

Historic Towns Of America

Historic Towns Of America

Oldest Places In America

The Hartford Courant (est. 1764) is the oldest continuously published newspaper and media outlet in America. Founded prior to American independence, on October 29, 1764, New Haven printer Thomas Green began publishing The Hartford Courant (then known as The Connecticut Courant) out of the Heart and Crown Tavern in Hartford, Connecticut. #oldestnewspaper #oldestmediaoutlet Hartford Connecticut, American Independence, October 29, Newspaper, Printer, Real Estate

Hartford Connecticut

American Independence

The Hartford Courant (est. 1764) is the oldest continuously published newspaper and media outlet in America. Founded prior to American independence, on October 29, 1764, New Haven printer Thomas Green began publishing The Hartford Courant (then known as The Connecticut Courant) out of the Heart and Crown Tavern in Hartford, Connecticut. #oldestnewspaper #oldestmediaoutlet

Historic Towns Of America

Historic Towns Of America

Oldest Places In America

oldest residential street in America Georgian Style Homes, City Block, Old Street, Houses, Group

Georgian Style Homes

Elfreth's Alley (est. 1702) is considered the oldest continuously inhabited residential street in the United States, according to Elfreth's Alley Association, a local preservation group. The street squeezes 32 Federal- and Georgian-style houses onto one cobblestone city block.. As of 2012, there are 32 houses on the street, which were built between 1728 and 1836. The alley is a National Historic Landmark #oldeststreet #oldestalley #oldestplaces

Historic Towns Of America

Historic Towns Of America

Oldest Places In America

King’s Highway (built 1650 to 1735) decades before the United States became a country, which makes the King’s Highway the oldest road in America. In 1735, it was basically a trail. By 1750 the entire road was in place. The road is 1,300 miles (2,100 km) long and connected Charleston, South Carolina to Boston, Massachusetts. #oldesthighway #oldestroad Boston Massachusetts, South Carolina, Charleston, Trail, How To Become, Thing 1

Boston Massachusetts

King’s Highway (built 1650 to 1735) decades before the United States became a country, which makes the King’s Highway the oldest road in America. In 1735, it was basically a trail. By 1750 the entire road was in place. The road is 1,300 miles (2,100 km) long and connected Charleston, South Carolina to Boston, Massachusetts. #oldesthighway #oldestroad

Historic Towns Of America

Historic Towns Of America

Oldest Places In America

The Boston Post Road (est. 1673) was a system of mail-delivery routes between New York City and Boston, Massachusetts, that evolved into one of the first major highways in America. The three different routes or alignments were: Upper Post Road, Lower Post Road, and Middle Post Road. Today, the three routes of the Boston Post Road are now the I-95, I-91, and I-94.#oldestplaces Mail Delivery, Middle

The Boston Post Road (est. 1673) was a system of mail-delivery routes between New York City and Boston, Massachusetts, that evolved into one of the first major highways in America. The three different routes or alignments were: Upper Post Road, Lower Post Road, and Middle Post Road. Today, the three routes of the Boston Post Road are now the I-95, I-91, and I-94.#oldestplaces

Historic Towns Of America

Historic Towns Of America

Oldest Places In America

White Horse Tavern (est. 1673) is located in Newport, Rhode Island. Founded in 1673 and has been serving up ale and eats ever since. It is the oldest bar/oldest/tavern/restaurant in America. The White Horse Tavern is a National Historic Landmark being America’s oldest restaurant. #oldestbar #oldesttavern #oldestrestaurant Old Bar, White Horses, Rhode Island, Restaurant Bar, Newport, Ale

White Horse Tavern (est. 1673) is located in Newport, Rhode Island. Founded in 1673 and has been serving up ale and eats ever since. It is the oldest bar/oldest/tavern/restaurant in America. The White Horse Tavern is a National Historic Landmark being America’s oldest restaurant. #oldestbar #oldesttavern #oldestrestaurant

Historic Towns Of America

Historic Towns Of America

Oldest Places In America

Pelham Street Lamp (est. 1805) in ocated in Newport, Rhode Island is where the oldest street light/lamp in America still stands today. #oldestlight #oldeststreetlight #oldestlamp #oldeststreetlamp Street Lamp, Lamp Light

Pelham Street Lamp (est. 1805) in ocated in Newport, Rhode Island is where the oldest street light/lamp in America still stands today. #oldestlight #oldeststreetlight #oldestlamp #oldeststreetlamp

Historic Towns Of America

Historic Towns Of America

Oldest Places In America

Gloucester (est. 1632) is located in Massachusetts. Gloucester has been serving the world as a harvester of quality seafood since 1623 and has been a destination community ever since. Before Boston and Salem, there was Gloucester. Gloucester by the Dorchester Company, the first settlement in what would in time become the Massachusetts Bay Colony. #oldestseaport Massachusetts Bay Colony, The Dorchester, Harvester, Gloucester, Seafood, Boston, Community

Massachusetts Bay Colony

Gloucester (est. 1632) is located in Massachusetts. Gloucester has been serving the world as a harvester of quality seafood since 1623 and has been a destination community ever since. Before Boston and Salem, there was Gloucester. Gloucester by the Dorchester Company, the first settlement in what would in time become the Massachusetts Bay Colony. #oldestseaport

Historic Towns Of America

Historic Towns Of America

Oldest Places In America

The Myles Standish Burial Ground (est. 1638) is located in Duxbury, Massachusetts. It is the oldest maintained cemetery in America. The 1.5-acre (0.61 ha) burying ground is the final resting place of several well-known Pilgrims who arrived on the Mayflower in 1620, including Captain Myles Standish.#oldestcemetary Old Cemeteries, Pilgrims, May Flowers, Cemetery, Massachusetts

The Myles Standish Burial Ground (est. 1638) is located in Duxbury, Massachusetts. It is the oldest maintained cemetery in America. The 1.5-acre (0.61 ha) burying ground is the final resting place of several well-known Pilgrims who arrived on the Mayflower in 1620, including Captain Myles Standish.#oldestcemetary

Historic Towns Of America

Historic Towns Of America

Oldest Places In America

The Philadelphia Zoo (est. 1859) is located in the Centennial District of Philadelphia on the west bank of the Schuylkill River. It is the first true, and oldest, zoo in America. #oldestzoo Philadelphia Zoo, River, Rivers

Philadelphia Zoo

The Philadelphia Zoo (est. 1859) is located in the Centennial District of Philadelphia on the west bank of the Schuylkill River. It is the first true, and oldest, zoo in America. #oldestzoo

Historic Towns Of America

Historic Towns Of America

Oldest Places In America

The Franklin Square Fountain (est. in 1838) is located in Philadelphia, PA. It was established a year following Philadelphia City Council's resolution calling for a fountain of “grand dimensions.” It is the oldest refurbished and functioning public water fountain in the United States, and is the longest-surviving fountain in William Penn’s original five squares. #oldestfountain #oldestwaterfountain Franklin Square, William Penn, City Council, Philadelphia Pa, Squares, Fountain, Public

Franklin Square

Philadelphia Pa

The Franklin Square Fountain (est. in 1838) is located in Philadelphia, PA. It was established a year following Philadelphia City Council's resolution calling for a fountain of “grand dimensions.” It is the oldest refurbished and functioning public water fountain in the United States, and is the longest-surviving fountain in William Penn’s original five squares. #oldestfountain #oldestwaterfountain

Historic Towns Of America

Historic Towns Of America

Oldest Places In America