The Syracuse and Onondaga Railroad was chartered in Syracuse, New York, on May 13, 1836, and[1] was granted approval by the State to build a road from Syracuse to local quarries in Split Rock, New York.[2]
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Syracuse, New York |
| Locale | Syracuse, New York to Split Rock, New York |
| Dates of operation | 1836–1838 |
| Technical | |
| Track gauge | 4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge |
The road was incorporated on the same day as the Syracuse Stone Railroad which was organized for the same purpose. Both roads were consolidated before the construction of the road was complete on October 16, 1838.[3]
References edit
- ^ "Documents of the Assembly of the State of New York, Volume 5". New York (State) Legislature Assembly, 1862. 1862. Retrieved July 11, 2011.
- ^ Bruce, Dwight Hall. Memorial history of Syracuse, N.Y., from its settlement to the present time. Electronic Library, 2011. Retrieved July 5, 2011.
- ^ "The Stone Railroad". The Sunday Herald. Syracuse, New York. January 28, 1883.