Genesee and Water Street Railroad

Genesee and Water Street Railroad
Overview
HeadquartersSyracuse, New York
LocaleSyracuse, New York
Dates of operation1865–1890
SuccessorSyracuse Consolidated Street Railway
Technical
Track gauge4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge

The Genesee and Water Street Railroad, a horse-drawn[1] street trolley in Syracuse, New York, was established in 1865.[2] The company was one of three different railways that were awarded operation franchise rights to run cars in James Street. The firm also secured the franchise to operate cars in Westcott Street, to South Beech Street, Euclid Avenue, College Place, University Place, Walnut Avenue and Madison Street.[3]

The road merged with Syracuse Consolidated Street Railway in 1890, after an agreement was made that allowed the new company to lease the lines.[4]

  1. ^ Whipple, Fred H. Whipple's Electric, Gas and Street Railway Financial Reference Directory. Electronic Library, 2011. Retrieved July 5, 2011.
  2. ^ "First Streetcars Operated Here in 1860". Syracuse Herald. Syracuse, New York. December 14, 1922.
  3. ^ "Study for Bus Franchise Recalls Early Trolley Lines". Syracuse Herald-Journal. Syracuse, New York. May 23, 1940.
  4. ^ Dwight Hall Bruce. Memorial history of Syracuse, N.Y., from its settlement to the present time. Electronic Library, 2011. Archived from the original on October 12, 2012. Retrieved July 5, 2011.