Woodlawn and Butternut Street Railway
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The Woodlawn and Butternut Street Railway, a horse-drawn street trolley line in Syracuse, New York
, was established in 1886. The road commenced at North Salina Street at the junction of James Street and traveled to Butternut street and Manlius Street with final destination, Woodlawn Cemetery.
The company merged with Syracuse Consolidated Street Railway
in 1890, after an agreement was made that allowed the new company to lease the lines.
At the same time, the company also bought its first franchise at a public sale in Syracuse
which was authorized by the city Common Council on July 24, 1886. The road was built under contract by T. W. Harris & Company of New York City
and commenced operation on June 3, 1888.
The line consisted of 43 miles (69.2 km) of road which ran over the tracks of the Central City Railway Company
for which they paid an annual rental. Funded debt consisted of $20,000 with first mortgage bonds due in 1907.
. President of the company was John S. Kaufman, secretary William Dopffel and treasurer was Fred Erhard. Peter Kappesser was named superintendent.
During 1890, the officers, who had held their positions since 1886 included; J. F. Kaufman, president; L. House, vice-president; Frederick Erhard, treasurer; William Dopffel, secretary and Peter Kappesser, superintendent. The directors of the companywere John Gebhardt, John Moore, Theodore Hipkins, John Dunn, Henry Weinheimer and G. Schieder.
was chartered in 1890 in Syracuse
and by July 1, 1890, the new company leased, in perpetuity, several street railroads in the city including the Woodlawn and Butternut Street Railway as well as the Third Ward Railway
, Fourth Ward Railroad
, Fifth Ward Railroad
, Seventh Ward Railroad
, Eleventh Ward Railroad
, New Brighton and Onondaga Valley Railroad
, Genesee and Water Street Railroad
and Syracuse and Geddes Railway
. The rail ran a total distance of 24 miles (38.6 km) and had branches every 3 miles (4.8 km). At that time, the Woodlawn and Butternut Street Railway ceased to exist.
Syracuse Consolidated Street Railway
filed for bankruptcy in 1893 and merged with the Syracuse Rapid Transit Railway Company
in May 1896.
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 1886. The road commenced at North Salina Street at the junction of James Street and traveled to Butternut street and Manlius Street with final destination, Woodlawn Cemetery.
The company merged with Syracuse Consolidated Street Railway
Syracuse Consolidated Street Railway
The Syracuse Consolidated Street Railway, chartered on May 22, 1890, in Syracuse, New York. On July 1, 1890, the company leased, in perpetuity, several street railroads in the city including Third Ward Railway, Fourth Ward Railroad, Fifth Ward Railroad, Seventh Ward Railroad, Eleventh Ward...
in 1890, after an agreement was made that allowed the new company to lease the lines.
History
The Woodlawn and Butternut Street Railway was organized in March 1886, with capital stock of $30,000 and obtained its certificate of incorporation on May 15, 1886. The road commenced at North Salina Street at the junction of James Street and traveled to Butternut street, Manlius street with final destination, Woodlawn Cemetery.At the same time, the company also bought its first franchise at a public sale 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...
which was authorized by the city Common Council on July 24, 1886. The road was built under contract by T. W. Harris & Company of New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
and commenced operation on June 3, 1888.
The line consisted of 43 miles (69.2 km) of road which ran over the tracks of the Central City Railway Company
Central City Railway
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 1860 as a horse-drawn rail. The road was discussed for many years before it was actually constructed as a link between the First Ward and Erie Canal at...
for which they paid an annual rental. Funded debt consisted of $20,000 with first mortgage bonds due in 1907.
Company management
In March 1886, directors of the company were John S. Kaufman, Peter Kappesser, Fred Erhard, Louis House, William Dopffel, John Gebhard, Henry Wienheimer, Jacob Grassman, F. Arheidt, Jacob Gilcher, George Scheider, Frank Haberle and Theordore Hipkins, all 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...
. President of the company was John S. Kaufman, secretary William Dopffel and treasurer was Fred Erhard. Peter Kappesser was named superintendent.
During 1890, the officers, who had held their positions since 1886 included; J. F. Kaufman, president; L. House, vice-president; Frederick Erhard, treasurer; William Dopffel, secretary and Peter Kappesser, superintendent. The directors of the companywere John Gebhardt, John Moore, Theodore Hipkins, John Dunn, Henry Weinheimer and G. Schieder.
Syracuse consolidated lease agreement
The Syracuse Consolidated Street RailwaySyracuse Consolidated Street Railway
The Syracuse Consolidated Street Railway, chartered on May 22, 1890, in Syracuse, New York. On July 1, 1890, the company leased, in perpetuity, several street railroads in the city including Third Ward Railway, Fourth Ward Railroad, Fifth Ward Railroad, Seventh Ward Railroad, Eleventh Ward...
was chartered in 1890 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...
and by July 1, 1890, the new company leased, in perpetuity, several street railroads in the city including the Woodlawn and Butternut Street Railway as well as the Third Ward Railway
Third Ward Railway
The Third Ward Railway, an electric street trolley line in Syracuse, New York, was established in 1886 and ran a distance of commencing in Park Avenue and terminating at Solvay Process Company in Solvay, a suburb...
, Fourth Ward Railroad
Fourth Ward Railroad
The Fourth Ward Railroad, a street trolley line in Syracuse, New York, was organized in 1887 and opened in 1888. The company was one of three different railways that were awarded operation franchise rights to run cars in James Street....
, Fifth Ward Railroad
Fifth Ward Railroad
The Fifth Ward Railroad was a horse-drawn street trolley line in Syracuse, New York, and was originally approved for construction by New York State in 1850; however, the rail was not chartered until 1867 and finally opened for business in 1868...
, Seventh Ward Railroad
Seventh Ward Railroad
The Seventh Ward Railroad, a street trolley line in Syracuse, New York, was established in 1886 and held the city railway franchise rights to East Fayette Street. The total length of the road was...
, Eleventh Ward Railroad
Eleventh Ward Railroad
The Eleventh Ward Railroad, a street trolley line in Syracuse, New York, was established in 1889 and held the city railway franchise rights to East Fayette Street...
, New Brighton and Onondaga Valley Railroad
New Brighton and Onondaga Valley Railroad
The New Brighton and Onondaga Valley Railroad, a horse-drawn street trolley line, was chartered on May 5, 1869, in Syracuse, New York. The road was also known as the New Brighton and Onondaga Railroad....
, Genesee and Water Street Railroad
Genesee and Water Street Railroad
The Genesee and Water Street Railroad, a horse-drawn street trolley in Syracuse, New York, was established in 1865. The company was one of three different railways that were awarded operation franchise rights to run cars in James Street...
and Syracuse and Geddes Railway
Syracuse and Geddes Railway
The Syracuse and Geddes Railway, a horse-drawn street trolley in Syracuse, New York, was chartered on July 10, 1863. The line ran from Syracuse to Geddes, a suburb...
. The rail ran a total distance of 24 miles (38.6 km) and had branches every 3 miles (4.8 km). At that time, the Woodlawn and Butternut Street Railway ceased to exist.
Syracuse Consolidated Street Railway
Syracuse Consolidated Street Railway
The Syracuse Consolidated Street Railway, chartered on May 22, 1890, in Syracuse, New York. On July 1, 1890, the company leased, in perpetuity, several street railroads in the city including Third Ward Railway, Fourth Ward Railroad, Fifth Ward Railroad, Seventh Ward Railroad, Eleventh Ward...
filed for bankruptcy in 1893 and merged with the Syracuse Rapid Transit Railway Company
Syracuse Rapid Transit Railway
The Syracuse Rapid Transit Railway, an interurban rail, was chartered on May 21, 1896. The company was a consolidation of the Syracuse Street Railroad Company, the Syracuse Consolidated Street Railway Company and the People's Railroad Company which was formerly leased to the Syracuse Street...
in May 1896.