Jersey City, Hoboken and Rutherford Electric Railway explained
| Jersey City, Hoboken and Rutherford Electric Railway |
| Fate: | Merged |
| Successor: | New Jersey Electric Railway |
| Foundation: | 1893 |
| Industry: | Public transportation |
The Jersey City, Hoboken and Rutherford Electric Railway was incorporated in 1893, and leased from 1894-1899 to the New Jersey Electric Railway Company.[1] The line was operated by Jersey City, Hoboken and Paterson Street Railway.[2] [3] The track length was 18.57 miles.
The rail line in Hoboken, New Jersey, was controversial at the time.[4] [5] Officials were concerned that an electric railway would endanger the public and frighten horses.[6]
See also
Notes and References
- http://www.scripophily.net/newjeelconew.html New Jersey Electric Railway Company – New Jersey 1894
- Web site: McGraw Electric Railway Manual: The Red Book of American Street Railways Investments . books.google.com . 1901. November 30, 2008.
- News: Bergen Turnpike Bonds Approved . The New York Times . 1901-08-16.
- Web site: Trolley Gains its Point. The New York Times. 3 July 1896. 7 May 2024.
- News: Trolley Gains its Point. New York Times. 1896-07-03. 2008-08-28.
- News: Afraid of an Electric Railway. New York Times. 1893-11-29. 2008-08-28.
