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 | Lewistown Station ~ The Oldest Station built by the PRR A great piece of Pennsylvania Railroad history is The Lewistown Station! The Lewistown station holds a special distinction as the oldest surviving structure known to have been built by the Pennsylvania Railroad (PRR). It has served freight shippers or passengers since it opened in 1849. The building is also thought to be the oldest station in continuous use in the United States. Originally constructed as a freight handling warehouse, the Lewistown station was converted to passenger use in 1868. It has drastically changed since then, a tower has been added projecting onto the platform, and reminders of the station's PRR heritage are visible in small details such as lamp posts along the platform that still bear the Keystone emblem. Today, the facility and the parking lot are owned by the Pennsylvania Railroad Technical and Historical Society, while Norfolk Southern owns the platform and the track. It serves as an Amtrak Station, which is open before and during train departure times. However, the ticket office was closed in 1977. Another great piece of PRR history or train history in general, is the world famous Rockville Bridge. And, where better to watch trains cross Rockville, than at the Bridgeview Bed & Breakfast!! Located on the banks of the Susquehanna River, Bridgeview B&B is a great location for all train lovers. There are numerous day trips you could take to train watch, or just sit on our deck or indoor sitting room and have trains come to you! We have clean and comfortable rooms, each with private bath, individual A/C, wifi and delicious home cooked breakfasts. Don't wait, visit our website then call 717-957-2438 or, email bridgeviewbnb@yahoo.com for rates and reservations!! Check out Trip Advisor for reviews and comments to see why our guests can't wait to return! |
 | J & P Winery A great thing to do while staying at < a href=https://www.bridgeviewbnb.com> The Bridgeview B&B is to visit local wineries. J & P Winery in Grantville, Pa is one of the newer wineries to our area. They are known for producing wines that reflect the variety of the grape they're made from and have something for everyone! From their winery to your table, you'll be sure to enjoy the experience. After enjoying the winery, bring a bottle back with you to enjoy in our indoor sitting room at The Bridgeview, overlooking the Susquehanna River, Blue Mountains and historic Rockville Bridge. We offer clean, comfortable rooms, Wifi, fresh breakfasts and plenty of space to relax and enjoy the view. Check out our reviews on Trip Advisor and call 717-957-2438 to book your stay in Central PA!! |
 | Happy New Year!! Happy New Year from all of us at the Bridgeview Bed & Breakfast!!! Today starts a new year with new beginnings. Be thankful for each day, and every opportunity! All of us at The Bridgeview Bed & Breakfast would like to wish all of you a Happy New Year! Special thanks to all our family, friends, and wonderful guests that helped to make 2025 a success!! If you have never been to The Bridgeview Bed & Breakfast, make it your resolution to visit this year, by calling 717-957-2438! We look forward to seeing you all this year!! |
 | 2025 Year In Review The year 2025 really brought about some really terrific railroad related happenings! Here are a few: The East Broad Top Railroad now has an operating steam locomotive for excursions, and continues the amazing revival, with clearing and trackwork heading south on the march to Saltillo! The Saltillo Station is being rebuilt, and grant money has been obtained for repairing the two bridges on this section of the line as well. Reading & Northern carries on expansion of their passenger train excursions, including steam locomotive 2102 doing some great rambles on R&N trackage. Norfolk Southern added two more locomotives to their awesome Heritage fleet, while repainting others. C&O Locomotive 614 was moved to the Strasburg Railroad shops for a complete restoration and eventual return to service! The Harrisburg, PA area remains a busy rail hub and a "Hot Spot" for train watching!! Here at The Bridgeview Bed & Breakfast we would like to express our sincere gratitude to all of the folks who came out and stayed with us in 2025, during our 18 years in business!! The Bridgeview could not have survived all these years without your support, and, we look forward to seeing you all in the future!! For those who have never stayed at The Bridgeview, why not make 2026 the year you do!! Just call us at 717-957-2438 or email bridgeviewbnb@yahoo.com to book your stay in 2026!! |
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