Greenpoint and Williamsburgh Railroad

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The Greenpoint & Williamsburgh Railroad

City of Brooklyn, in the U.S. state of New York
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The G&WRR was chartered on April 23, 1864, under Chapter 323 of the Laws of 1864, by Mr. Archibald K. Meserole & Associates, as a general railroad. Capitalization was $100,000, and it had an unspecified authorized corporate life. The legislative grant awarded the following route: From Newtown Creek via Manhattan Avenue, Driggs Avenue, South 8 Street, Kent Avenue, North 4 Street, Driggs Avenue & return, now the northern end of the B43 (New York City bus) line.

History

To cement the charter route, a franchise was applied for, which was granted by the

City of Brooklyn
on February 29, 1864.

Archibald Meserole was of a family of local luminaries in the Town of

Grand Street between Kent and Driggs Avenues, along the route of the Grand Street and Newtown Railroad
, again requiring a Trackage Rights contract.

Operation

Operation of the railroad started shortly thereafter, so the franchise became secure. In the meantime,

Brooklyn City, Hunterspoint and Prospect Park Railroad
on June 30, 1868.

References

  1. ^ New York State Public Service Commission for the 1st District 1913 Report
  2. ^ "What is Being Done at Albany". Brooklyn Daily Eagle. April 25, 1868. p. 2 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
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