Berlin, also known as the Long-a-Coming Depot, is located in

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, Camden County,

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, United States, between East Taunton and Washington Avenues, abutting the

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tracks. The station was built in 1856 and added to the

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on February 14, 1997 for its significance in transportation. With

History

The

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built a rail line in 1853 that ran parallel to the main road between

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and

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, New Jersey. The station was built along the rail line in 1856. In 1867, the station name was changed to ''Berlin''. The station was closed in the 1960s due to declining passenger numbers. The PRSL attempted to demolish the station in 1968, but was unsuccessful. The station was restored in 1994 by the Long-a-Coming Historical Society. The station now serves as the meeting place for the historical society and several other area organizations.

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History

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