Order books, 1889-1962.

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Order books, 1889-1962.

1889-1962

The series contains the orders issued from 1889 to 1962 by the Railroad and Public Utilities Commission and its predecessor agencies regarding rates, train station facilities, right-of-way, permits, and other regulations for railroads, telephone and telegraph companies, common carriers, and public utilities.

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Florida State Archive

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Railroad Commission of the State of Florida

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The Railroad Commission of the State of Florida was created in 1887 (Ch. 3746, Laws of Florida), abolished in 1891 (Ch. 4068, Laws), and re-established in 1897 (Ch. 4549, Laws) to regulate the rates and services of railroads. The authority of the commission was expanded by successive legislatures to include the regulation of telephone and telegraph companies; motor transportation common carriers; express companies; sleeping car companies; boat line operations; and bridge and canal companies. The...

Florida Railroad and Public Utilities Commission

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