Records, 1866-1889.

  1. Resources
  2. View Resource

ArchivalResource

Records, 1866-1889.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122574622

Records include reports, maps, pamphlets, schedules, minutes, deeds, and clippings relating to the early development of elevated railroads in New York City. Railroads mentioned are the West Side Elevated Patent Railway Company, Bowery and New York Elevated Railway Company, New York Elevated Railroad Company, Gilbert Elevated Railway Company, Metropolitan Elevated Railway Company, and the Manhattan Railway Company.

2.5 cubic ft.

New York State Historical Documents Inventory

Information

SNAC Resource ID: 6771321

New York State Historical Documents Inventory

Related Entities

There are 7 Entities related to this resource.

Gilbert Elevated Railway Company.

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w69d3n33 (corporateBody)

West Side Elevated Patent Railway Company.

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w61s3fn3 (corporateBody)

New York (N.Y.). Board of Rapid Transit Railroad Commissioners.

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6qg5j0p (corporateBody)

Bowery and New York Elevated Railway Company.

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6pk761g (corporateBody)

Metropolitan Elevated Railway Company.

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w64b9rbh (corporateBody)

Manhattan Railway Company

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6cc5tzd (corporateBody)

The Manhattan Railway Company began operating elevated railways in New York City in 1875. In 1879, it leased the lines operated by the New York Elevated Railway Company, founded in 1872, and the Metropolitan Elevated Railway, established in 1878. The Manhattan Railway Company's lines and operations were then leased by the Interborough Rapid Transit Company in 1902. From the description of Vouchers, 1881. (New York State Library). WorldCat record id: 779542761 From the descri...

New York Elevated Railroad Company.

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6ht9d21 (corporateBody)