Delmar Crossing Apartments
Landmark and historical building · 600 Magnolia Dr #601
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Highball Signal
National Register Local
A monument in Delmar, with 38 places within a five-minute walk. One of 2 history & landmarks in Delmar.
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On the National Register since 1973
Highball Signal
Highball Signal was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jul 2, 1973. It is significant for its transportation at the state level.
Highball Signal is a historic railroad signal located in Delmar, Delaware, United States. The signal can be described as a white sphere mounted onto a pole, located next to railroad tracks, intended to signal permission for a train to proceed at full speed; as long as the ball is at the top of the pole. The term "highball" came synonymous with a clear right-of-way and for trains to proceed at full speed. It was or…
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The nearest neighbor is The Delmar Barber Shop, 1 min walk away.
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Some place details from Overture Maps (CDLA-Permissive-2.0). Changes go live once a second neighbor confirms them. Building history: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places.