Statements (79)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:railway
|
| gptkbp:academic_programs |
gptkb:John_A._Roebling
|
| gptkbp:closed |
1854
|
| gptkbp:closed_to_traffic |
1854
|
| gptkbp:connects |
Canal and Railroad
|
| gptkbp:construction_method |
cut and fill
|
| gptkbp:construction_started |
1830
1834 |
| gptkbp:decline |
competition from railroads
|
| gptkbp:designed_by |
gptkb:Thomas_A._Scott
|
| gptkbp:features |
inclined planes
|
| gptkbp:has_toll |
charged for use
|
| gptkbp:historical_event |
increased accessibility
reduced travel time influenced settlement patterns facilitated trade increased freight capacity promoted tourism influenced cultural exchange enhanced regional connectivity shaped transportation policy facilitated migration patterns inspired technological advancements enhanced trade routes contributed to industrial growth affected local economies demonstrated engineering capabilities showcased innovation shaped economic policies fostered economic interdependence influenced trade dynamics influenced urbanization stimulated regional development contributed to national unity set a precedent for future projects influenced labor markets influenced national policy encouraged investment in infrastructure changed the landscape of transportation changed travel dynamics connected eastern and western markets contributed to the rise of railroads established new trade relationships inspired future railroads led to economic development marked a transportation revolution opened the west played a role in the Industrial Revolution revolutionized transportation methods shaped transportation infrastructure transformed regional commerce transformed transportation networks |
| gptkbp:historical_period |
gptkb:19th_century
|
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
first railroad to cross the Allegheny Mountains
|
| gptkbp:historical_site |
gptkb:Allegheny_Portage_Railroad_National_Historic_Site
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Allegheny Portage Railroad
|
| gptkbp:inclined_plane_height |
100 feet
|
| gptkbp:inclined_plane_length |
900 feet
|
| gptkbp:length |
36 miles
|
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Pennsylvania
|
| gptkbp:open_to_public |
1834
|
| gptkbp:opened |
1834
|
| gptkbp:operated_by |
gptkb:Pennsylvania_Canal
|
| gptkbp:owner |
gptkb:Pennsylvania_Railroad
|
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:Pennsylvania_Main_Line
Main Line of Public Works |
| gptkbp:purpose |
gptkb:transportation
|
| gptkbp:replaced_by |
railroad lines
|
| gptkbp:significance |
gptkb:historical_landmark
|
| gptkbp:track_gauge |
4 ft 8 1⁄2 in
|
| gptkbp:trains |
gptkb:The_John_Bull
The Allegheny |
| gptkbp:transportation |
gptkb:coal
gptkb:Flight freight |
| gptkbp:used_for |
transporting goods
transporting people |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:John_A._Roebling
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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