Download or read book Railroads of Rensselaer written by Ernie Mann and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2009 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rensselaer was once a classic American railroad town, and like most cities and towns of its type, it was part of an important junction of several destinations. From the 1840s to today, trains have rolled to the four principal compass points from town. Located across the Hudson River from Albany, Rensselaer has seen a rich array of locomotives, structures, and notable trains, all helping to establish Rensselaer's rail prominence and the industry's importance to and involvement in the community. Today Rensselaer hosts the Albany Amtrak station, which sees an average of 775,000 passengers annually and is ranked as the country's 10th busiest station. Using images of rolling stock, buildings, maps, documents, and memorabilia, Railroads of Rensselaer is a visual trip through the years.

Download or read book Report of the Rensselaer and Saratoga Railroad Company in Pursuance of a Resolution of March 3 1842 written by Rensselaer and Saratoga Railroad Company and published by . This book was released on 1842 with total page 6 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Contract of Consolidation Between the Rensselaer Saratoga Railroad Co the Saratoga Whitehall Railroad Co and the Troy Salem Rutland Railroad Co written by Rensselaer and Saratoga Railroad Company and published by . This book was released on 1872 with total page 18 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Reports of Wm S Sneden R S Van Rensselaer Engineers written by Williamstown Railroad Company (N.J.) and published by . This book was released on 1872 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Report of the Executive Committee to the Board of Directors and Stockholders of the Rensselaer Saratoga Railroad Company written by and published by . This book was released on 1867 with total page 13 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Florida Railroads in the 1920s written by Gregg Turner and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2006-02 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Florida's railroads emerged in the 1830s amid Native American upheaval and territorial colonization. Many periods of development marked this fascinating heritage, but one era towers above the rest: the 1920s. It was then that Florida experienced a colossal land boom, one of the greatest migration and building stories in American history. People poured into the state as never before, real estate traded hands at breakneck speed, and the landscape added countless new homes, hotels, apartments, and commercial buildings. Florida's biggest railroads--the Atlantic Coast Line, Seaboard Air Line, and Florida East Coast--were unprepared for the tidal wave of traffic. Thus, the "Big Three" had to rapidly expand and increase capacity. Dozens of projects unfolded at great cost, by one estimate over $100 million. When the building frenzy ended, the railway map of the state stood at its greatest extent--some 5,700 miles. Further, the frequency of railway service within and to the Sunshine State reached an unprecedented level, never again to be repeated.

Download or read book Rensselaer and Saratoga Railroad Company Guaranteed Stock written by Rensselaer and Saratoga Railroad Company and published by . This book was released on 1892 with total page 4 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Lease of the Property of the Rensselaer Saratoga R R Co to the Delaware Hudson Canal Co May 1 1871 written by Rensselaer and Saratoga Railroad Company and published by . This book was released on 1871 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Railroads of New York s Capital District written by Timothy Starr and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2021-03-22 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New York's Capital District was ideally situated to become one of the nation's earliest and most important transportation crossroads. The Mohawk River was the only water level gap in the Appalachian range to the west, which led to the construction of the Erie Canal. Soon after its completion, the state's first railroad began operating between Albany and Schenectady in 1831. Other pioneer railroads followed, heading north to Canada, south to New York City, west to Chicago, and east to Boston. Over the next century, railroads like the New York Central, Boston & Albany, Boston & Maine, and Delaware & Hudson built extensive passenger stations, freight and classification yards, and repair shops in the tri-city region. Passenger operations continue today at the Schenectady and Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak stations, while the Selkirk Yard is still an important classification point for CSX Transportation.

Download or read book Annual Report on the Railroads of New York written by New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor and published by . This book was released on 1854 with total page 982 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Lease by the Albany and Vermont Rail Road Company to the Rensselaer and Saratoga Rail Road Company written by Albany and Vermont Rail Road Company and published by . This book was released on 1877 with total page 18 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Annual Report on the Railroads of the State of New York written by New York (State). State Engineer and Surveyor and published by . This book was released on 1872 with total page 1198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Report of the Secretary of State Relative to Railroad Statistics written by New York (State). Secretary's Office and published by . This book was released on 1847 with total page 62 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Annual Report on the Railroads of the State of New York written by New York (State). Engineer and Surveyor and published by . This book was released on 1858 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Design for a Locomotive for the Rensselaer Central Railroad written by C. R. McCray and published by . This book was released on 1940 with total page 31 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book Rensselaer written by Charles Semowich and published by Images of America. This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Settled in 1630, Rensselaer's rich industrial heritage dates back to 1632, when a local gristmill became the first industrial site of the 13 colonies. Incorporated in 1815, the town was originally called Greenbush due to the numerous pine trees. East Albany was also part of the village and soon became an important center of railroad activity. The village continued to grow, and in 1897 became the City of Rensselaer, named after Kiliaen Van Rensselaer. The city is also often referred to as the "Home of Yankee Doodle" as several verses of the famous song were written here. The city's location on the Hudson River drew many industries, including shipping, chemical production, ice harvesting, and dye and felt making. The Bayer Company also opened America's first factory to manufacture aspirin in Rensselaer. Toward the end of the 20th century, most manufacturing come to a close, and some old buildings became offices for New York State government. At the same time, new industry arrived, and the city continued to function as a rail center as well as a bedroom community for the state capital. As the city's growth continued, it was supported by important institutions such as fire companies and schools. Today, Rensselaer continues to thrive as its historic charm draws visitors and residents alike.