Syracuse, Eastwood Heights and DeWitt Railroad
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The Syracuse, Eastwood Heights and DeWitt Railroad, an interurban
rail in Syracuse, New York
was established in 1859. This was one of the most important of the first lines and operated as a steam road. The company was awarded the operation rights for the Burnet Avenue route as well as the Burnet Street Car Company.
In 1889, the company had reorganized and eventually owned 10 miles (16.1 km) of road that ran from Burnet Avenue through Eastwood
to Messina Springs
and DeWitt. The company went bankrupt in 1894.
By June 1892, directors of the company were George B. Leonard, L. A. Williams, Edward S. Tefft, George B. Warner, Mowry S. Williams, Thomas Leonard, all of Syracuse, New York
. Nelson L. Williams was president, George B. Leonard was secretary and treasurer and L. A. Williams was superintendent. Principal office was located in Syracuse, New York
.
connecting with the Syracuse, Eastwood Heights and DeWitt Railroad Company's road and ran northerly by the "most direct and feasible route" through the towns of DeWitt and Cicero
, at a point near the south shore of Oneida Lake
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to the village of East Syracuse
and from a point on James Street, near Sedgwick Street, connecting with a former branch near the village of East Syracuse
, together, with franchises and rights of way over the lands upon their track was laid, and also "about 5 miles (8 km) of pole, and trolley wire" for the operation of the road with electric power. Additionally, one Baldwin locomotive complete, one double truck pass car 60-horsepower motors complete, one pass car body, car house, one construction car, office desk and fixtures, five wheel scrapers, track tools, two marine steel boilers, one Berryman heater, construction tools and about two acres of land in DeWitt in Onondaga County, New York
.
Sealed proposals for the purchase of the property were accepted until June 1, 1894. Sale was subject to the approval of the New York Supreme Court
.
Two judgments, totaling $26,723, were filed against the company on June 19, 1894 at the office of the County Clerk in Syracuse
. They were in favor of Paul T. Brady and had been secured in the New York Supreme Court
. Brady, an electrical apparations dealer, had filed the judgment in February 1894.
The company, valued at $35,000, was sold in early September 1894 by the receiver for $350. C. D. Beebe acted as trustee and was the purchaser. George S. Leonard of the First National Bank was the only other bidder. His bid was $250.
, which had compromised with the creditors of the old road. The property of the road consisted of the tracks, trolleys, right of way, cars, machinery, tools and real estate. The action that caused the bankruptcy was filed by Edward H. Jones.
Interurban
An interurban, also called a radial railway in parts of Canada, is a type of electric passenger railroad; in short a hybrid between tram and train. Interurbans enjoyed widespread popularity in the first three decades of the twentieth century in North America. Until the early 1920s, most roads were...
rail in Syracuse, New York
Syracuse, New York
Syracuse is a city in and the county seat of Onondaga County, New York, United States, the largest U.S. city with the name "Syracuse", and the fifth most populous city in the state. At the 2010 census, the city population was 145,170, and its metropolitan area had a population of 742,603...
was established in 1859. This was one of the most important of the first lines and operated as a steam road. The company was awarded the operation rights for the Burnet Avenue route as well as the Burnet Street Car Company.
In 1889, the company had reorganized and eventually owned 10 miles (16.1 km) of road that ran from Burnet Avenue through Eastwood
Eastwood, Syracuse
Eastwood is a neighborhood in the east of Syracuse, New York, USA. The neighborhood was part of the last round of annexations by the City of Syracuse, in 1928...
to Messina Springs
Messina Springs, New York
Messina Springs was a small community, northwest of Messina , which was settled in the early 19th century around several mineral springs east of Syracuse, New York, at the intersection of James Street and Thompson Road. James Street was then a main east-west road from Syracuse to Messina and...
and DeWitt. The company went bankrupt in 1894.
History
The Syracuse, Eastwood Heights and DeWitt Railroad had reorganized and was chartered on September 6, 1889. Several miles of track were under construction by late 1889. The first line in operation was 4 miles (6.4 km) long and on the overhead system operated by the "Short system" of electricity.Financial
During July 1891, the "state board of railroad commissioners" approved an increase in the capital from $40,000 to $150,000. At end of fiscal year in June 30, 1892 a first mortgage was outstanding at $46,092 and capital stock par value $100 per share.Company management
Officers of the company in 1889 were president, N. L. Williams; vice-president, R. N. Gere; secretary, George B. Leonard.By June 1892, directors of the company were George B. Leonard, L. A. Williams, Edward S. Tefft, George B. Warner, Mowry S. Williams, Thomas Leonard, all of Syracuse, New York
Syracuse, New York
Syracuse is a city in and the county seat of Onondaga County, New York, United States, the largest U.S. city with the name "Syracuse", and the fifth most populous city in the state. At the 2010 census, the city population was 145,170, and its metropolitan area had a population of 742,603...
. Nelson L. Williams was president, George B. Leonard was secretary and treasurer and L. A. Williams was superintendent. Principal office was located in Syracuse, New York
Syracuse, New York
Syracuse is a city in and the county seat of Onondaga County, New York, United States, the largest U.S. city with the name "Syracuse", and the fifth most populous city in the state. At the 2010 census, the city population was 145,170, and its metropolitan area had a population of 742,603...
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Syracuse and Oneida railroad
The Syracuse and Oneida Railroad, an interurban rail, was incorporated on October 11, 1891 and built a road 12 miles (19.3 km) in length from Messina SpringsMessina Springs, New York
Messina Springs was a small community, northwest of Messina , which was settled in the early 19th century around several mineral springs east of Syracuse, New York, at the intersection of James Street and Thompson Road. James Street was then a main east-west road from Syracuse to Messina and...
connecting with the Syracuse, Eastwood Heights and DeWitt Railroad Company's road and ran northerly by the "most direct and feasible route" through the towns of DeWitt and Cicero
Cicero, New York
Cicero is a town in Onondaga County, New York, USA. The population was 27,982 at the 2000 census. The name of the town was assigned by a clerk interested in the classics, honoring Cicero, a Roman statesman....
, at a point near the south shore of Oneida Lake
Oneida Lake
Oneida Lake is the largest lake entirely within New York State . The lake is located northeast of Syracuse and near the Great Lakes. It serves as one of the links in the Erie Canal. It empties into the Oneida River which flows into the Oswego River which in turn flows into Lake Ontario...
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Bankruptcy
A receiver's sale was held by Charles G. Baldwin, receiver of the railroad, which consisted of all property of the company including 9 miles (14.5 km) of street railway track extending from a point on Burnet Avenue in the city of SyracuseSyracuse, New York
Syracuse is a city in and the county seat of Onondaga County, New York, United States, the largest U.S. city with the name "Syracuse", and the fifth most populous city in the state. At the 2010 census, the city population was 145,170, and its metropolitan area had a population of 742,603...
to the village of East Syracuse
East Syracuse, New York
East Syracuse is an incorporated village and a suburb of the City of Syracuse in eastern Onondaga County, New York. United States. As of the 2000 U.S. Census, the village had a population of 3,178....
and from a point on James Street, near Sedgwick Street, connecting with a former branch near the village of East Syracuse
East Syracuse, New York
East Syracuse is an incorporated village and a suburb of the City of Syracuse in eastern Onondaga County, New York. United States. As of the 2000 U.S. Census, the village had a population of 3,178....
, together, with franchises and rights of way over the lands upon their track was laid, and also "about 5 miles (8 km) of pole, and trolley wire" for the operation of the road with electric power. Additionally, one Baldwin locomotive complete, one double truck pass car 60-horsepower motors complete, one pass car body, car house, one construction car, office desk and fixtures, five wheel scrapers, track tools, two marine steel boilers, one Berryman heater, construction tools and about two acres of land in DeWitt in Onondaga County, New York
Onondaga County, New York
Onondaga County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York. As of the 2010 census, the population was 467,026. The county seat is Syracuse.Onondaga County is part of the Syracuse, NY Metropolitan Statistical Area....
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Sealed proposals for the purchase of the property were accepted until June 1, 1894. Sale was subject to the approval of the New York Supreme Court
New York Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of the State of New York is the trial-level court of general jurisdiction in thestate court system of New York, United States. There is a supreme court in each of New York State's 62 counties, although some smaller counties share judges with neighboring counties...
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Two judgments, totaling $26,723, were filed against the company on June 19, 1894 at the office of the County Clerk in Syracuse
Syracuse, New York
Syracuse is a city in and the county seat of Onondaga County, New York, United States, the largest U.S. city with the name "Syracuse", and the fifth most populous city in the state. At the 2010 census, the city population was 145,170, and its metropolitan area had a population of 742,603...
. They were in favor of Paul T. Brady and had been secured in the New York Supreme Court
New York Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of the State of New York is the trial-level court of general jurisdiction in thestate court system of New York, United States. There is a supreme court in each of New York State's 62 counties, although some smaller counties share judges with neighboring counties...
. Brady, an electrical apparations dealer, had filed the judgment in February 1894.
The company, valued at $35,000, was sold in early September 1894 by the receiver for $350. C. D. Beebe acted as trustee and was the purchaser. George S. Leonard of the First National Bank was the only other bidder. His bid was $250.
Syracuse and East Side railroad
Beebe represented the newly incorporated Syracuse and East Side Railroad CompanySyracuse and East Side Street Railway
The Syracuse and East Side Street Railway, an interurban rail in Syracuse, New York, was chartered on August 25, 1894, and was a successor to the Syracuse, Eastwood Heights and DeWitt Railroad Company...
, which had compromised with the creditors of the old road. The property of the road consisted of the tracks, trolleys, right of way, cars, machinery, tools and real estate. The action that caused the bankruptcy was filed by Edward H. Jones.