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Eastern Railway Station & Around

One of the important factors for the development of Haifa at the beginning of the 20th century, was the laying of the rails for the railway line from Haifa to Damascus (known by the name of The "Hidgazic Railway" line). Laurence Oliphant, in 1880, already spoke about the idea of building this line.
The line intended to enable an exit from the Damscus - Mecca & Medina railway line to the Mediterranean Sea & thus give the chance for many Moslems to get to Mecca from the West.
Within two years (1903 -1905) the line of about 160 km was finished. Part of it, from Haifa to Tsemach, is known by the name of "The Emek Railway".
This project was, indeed, a most prestige one of the Ottoman Empire before it's fall.
As decided,the seat of the railways management was in Haifa, where the eastern station is still located today. The inauguration of the line took place in 1905 & was considered an historic event.
Together with the then existing small port, the opening of this line & station gave the city's development a big push.

January,2007
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The Eastern (old) Railway Station At Golani Brigade St.JPG
The Eastern (old) Railway Station At Golani Brigade St.JPG		 Northern Facade of Haifa Old Railway Station (unknown photographer).jpg
Northern Facade of Haifa Old Railway Station (unknown photographer).jpg		 Another Building In The Station And The Memorial For The Inauguration Of The Hidgasic Railway Line (1905).JPG
Another Building In The Station And The Memorial For The Inauguration Of The Hidgasic Railway Line (1905).JPG		 View From East On Haifa Old Railway Station. An Old Photo unknown photographer Medium.jpg
View From East On Haifa Old Railway Station. An Old Photo unknown photographer Medium.jpg		 Old Buildings Near Railway Station, At Ha'Katar St.JPG
Old Buildings Near Railway Station, At Ha'Katar St.JPG
Noon Time At Packed Kibbuts Galluyot Street, near El Isticklal Mosque.JPG
Noon Time At Packed Kibbuts Galluyot Street, near El Isticklal Mosque.JPG		 Hiram Bridge - Serving Traffic Between Downtown Haifa And the Bay.JPG
Hiram Bridge - Serving Traffic Between Downtown Haifa And the Bay.JPG		 Descent Point From Hiram Bridge To Golani Brigade St. (near eastern railway station).JPG
Descent Point From Hiram Bridge To Golani Brigade St. (near eastern railway station).JPG		 On Hiram Bridge.View To S.W Where The Old Railway Station Is Located.JPG
On Hiram Bridge.View To S.W Where The Old Railway Station Is Located.JPG		 On Hiram Bridge. View To N.E Where The Road Leads To Haifa Bay.JPG
On Hiram Bridge. View To N.E Where The Road Leads To Haifa Bay.JPG
Flora On A Roof - A Sign Of An Old Building (near railway station).JPG
Flora On A Roof - A Sign Of An Old Building (near railway station).JPG		 Facade Of Both A Dwelling & Business Old Building (close to railway station).JPG
Facade Of Both A Dwelling & Business Old Building (close to railway station).JPG
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