The Story of the Rome, Watertown, and Ogdensburg Railroad by Edward Hungerford
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"The Story of the Rome, Watertown and Ogdensburgh Railroad" by Edward Hungerford is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This detailed narrative traces the development and impact of the Rome, Watertown, and Ogdensburgh Railroad, emphasizing its significance to the early transportation landscape of Northern New York. The book explores the struggles, triumphs, and eventual success of this railway, highlighting the human stories and the societal transformations that accompanied its
construction. The opening of the book sets the stage by recalling the historical context of transportation in Northern New York before the arrival of the railroad. It discusses the challenges faced by settlers due to poor transportation options like coach travel and early canals. In this context, the author introduces the inception of the railroad, which was a solution to the need for better connectivity and commerce in the region. The writing emphasizes the ambitious efforts of local pioneers who envisioned and fought for the railroad's establishment amidst political and financial challenges, paving the way for a transformative era in regional transportation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Hungerford, Edward, 1875-1948 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Story of the Rome, Watertown, and Ogdensburg Railroad |
| Credits |
Produced by David Edwards and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 69.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F106: United States local history: Atlantic coast. Middle Atlantic States |
| LoC Class | HE: Social sciences: Transportation and communications |
| Subject | Rome, Watertown & Ogdensburg Railroad Company |
| Subject | Railroads -- New York (State) -- History |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 39021 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-39021-5 |
| Release Date | Mar 1, 2012 |
| Last Update | Jan 8, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 609 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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