Records, 1866-1889, 1886-1889 (bulk)

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Records, 1866-1889, 1886-1889 (bulk)

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Records regarding the efforts of the residents of Oyster Bay, Suffolk County to have the Long Island Railroad line extended to their area, and the subsequent celebration when their goal was accomplished. Letters addressed to Robert Townsend, chairman, 1886-1889; minutes of meetings, 1886-1888; financial records, news clippings, 1866; and sketches of property.

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New York State Historical Documents (Albany, N.Y.)

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New York State Historical Documents (Albany, N.Y.)

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Long Island Railroad Company.

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Commuter railroad service in Brooklyn dates to 1834 and the founding of the Long Island Railroad (LIRR) during that year. Originally conceived as a means to connect Brooklyn to Boston, Massachusetts more directly, the LIRR played a significant role in the development and economic growth of Long Island's suburban communities, particularly after the railroad was directly linked to Manhattan in the 1880s. As of 2010, the LIRR is the largest and busiest commuter railroad in the United S...

Oyster Bay Railway Extension Subscription Committee.

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Townsend, Robert M., 1948-

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Oyster Bay Railway Extension Celebration Committee.

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