Papers, [ca. 1900-1921].

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Papers, [ca. 1900-1921].

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Research notes, rough manuscripts, news clippings and scrapbook of local history topics. A notebook contains his "Memoranda relating to the growth and development of the Long Island Railroad system", ca.1910-1921. Scrapbook entitled "Ancient Newtown Formerly Middleburg" consists of news clippings from "Newtown Register" of articles written by Innes. Also, other news clippings and tear sheets, ca.1900-1921; and notes about Queens.

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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...

Innes, J. H. (John H.)

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Writer of Long Island history. From the description of Papers, [ca. 1900-1921]. (New York State Historical Documents). WorldCat record id: 155479258 Historian, New York City. From the description of Notebook, 1859-[189-]. (New York University, Group Batchload). WorldCat record id: 58758400 Historian and author of works on the history of New York. From the description of John H. Innes papers, [ca. 1900-ca.1916]. (New York University, Group Bat...