Central City Railway
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HeadquartersSyracuse, New York
LocaleSyracuse, New York
Dates of operation1859–1890
SuccessorPeople's Railroad which merged with Syracuse Rapid Transit Railway
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Syracuse, New York |
| Locale | Syracuse, New York |
| Dates of operation | 1859–1890 |
| Successor | People's Railroad which merged with Syracuse Rapid Transit Railway |
| Technical | |
| Track gauge | 4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge |
The Central City Railway was chartered on April 19, 1859, and was the first street railway company in Syracuse, New York. It began operations in August 1860, as a horse-drawn rail.[1] The road was discussed for many years before it was actually constructed as a link between the First Ward and Erie Canal at Salina Street.[2] The train line commenced at South Salina Street opposite the Syracuse House and terminated in the First Ward.[3]
During 1890, the company merged with People's Railroad[4] which merged again into Syracuse Rapid Transit Railway in 1896.[5]
