Home used books chronology of the belvidere delaware railroad. But on the delaware and hudson railroad, where the stourbridge lion ran, as on the champlain and st. The byway spans throughout delaware, maryland and pennsylvania. Harrington historical society museum visit delaware. A member of the meeting, john hunn, owned the farm to the west. A chronology of the belvidere delaware railroad company and the communities through which it operated. It was formed in 1995 when the conrail delaware secondary line was purchased by the black river railroad system, which operates several railroad services in western new jersey and eastern pennsylvania. Post office box 22 ringoes, nj 08551 phonefax 8337521849. The history of trains in america wolmar, christian on.
The reading railroad wilmington northern division runs south from birdsboro across the western part of chester county. Dalleo, selected sources of african american history in nineteenth. We serve some of the regions largest users of chemicals and industrial products, as well as the delmarva agriculture and poultry industries. The byway in delaware begins where the maryland harriet tubman underground railroad byway ends at willow grove road, nearing sandtown, kent county. In northeast philadelphia, a rich history of train tracks and. List of delaware railroads news newspapers books scholar jstor september 2011 learn how and when to remove this template message. The underground railroad in delaware the underground railroad in delaware was on display in the first floor of the morris library in newark from june 9 to october 6, 1997.
Covers every aspect including origins, construction, operation, passenger and freight service, stations and yards, specialized trains, circus trains, and accidents. Generally, it passes west of pa 82 through elverson borough, west nantmeal township past conestoga, isabella, into honeybrook township past fontane, around struble lake, past supplee and birdell, into west brandywine township between brandamore and brandywine manor. The delaware river railroad excursions was started in the spring of 2004 as a partnership between the phillipsburg urban enterprise zone. The beginnings of american railroads and mapping history of. Located between berrytown to the west and johnny cake landing frederica to the east, the town became a whistle stop on the new railroad line. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Railroad tracks need to be replaced to correct the deteriorated concrete crossing surface that is no longer repairable and. Beldel history for passengers liberty historic railway. The exhibition was curated by ruth hicks and iris snyder of the university of delaware library. Railroad extra history of the ulster and delaware railroad. His most recent books are blood, iron, and gold and engines of war.
The northern pacific railroad, the sioux, and the panic of 1873 by m. Though hunn burned his papers before he died, harriet tubman is quoted as saying she hid in the meeting house at times. Underground railroad resources at the delaware historical society research library this list contains major resources and suggestions for research, but it does not claim to be complete and comprehensive. The underground railroad in delaware, maryland, and west virginia editors note. Learn more about delaware history and culture with this arcadia publishing book series. Story of the delaware and northern railway 1905 to 1942 by harry d. Railroads have crossed through northeast philadelphia since the. It was constructed from trenton, new jersey along the delaware river where it lead north to belvidere, new jersey. The history of the delaware and hudson canal and gravity railroad 18281898 the long and colorful history and financial success of the delaware and hudson canal and gravity railroad, which ran 171 miles from carbondale, pennsylvania, to kingston, new.
See more ideas about delaware, old photos and delaware bay. Existing delaware coast line railroad crossing located on lewes georgetown highway us9 at cool springs road s290. Williams, got the idea for another railroad near the end of the 19th century. Figure 41 is a map of the railroad network in delaware. Modest farmhouses became vacation boardinghouses, and some then blossomed into grand hotels. A chronology of the belvidere delaware railroad company a. The company was organized on august 23 of that year. The president of the new york, ontario and western railway, whose name was r. Explore delawares role in the underground railroad and the abolition movement in the university of delaware library, museums and press onecase exhibition, delaware and the underground railroad.
This line was built by the belvidere delaware railroad which reached phillipsburg from trenton in 1854, two years after the central railroad of nj arrived from elizabeth port. The harriet tubman underground railroad byway gives travelers a chance to explore sites where brave men and women risked it all to reach freedom. This railroad would start at the busy town of wilkesbarre, pennsylvania, reach the beginning of the east branch of the delaware river near the town of hancock, new york, where it would make a. The belvideredelaware railroad was chartered on march 2, 1836 and was constructed between 1850 and 1855 from trenton along the delaware river north to belvidere, new jersey. Join us for a beautiful ride behind our historic railroad equipment. The town of felton was laid out in 1856 when the delaware railroad reached this area. The brandywine valley railroad bvry is a class 3 shortline established by the lukens steel company in 1981 to operate trackage at coatesville, pa. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Shop amongst our popular books, including 14, the catskill mountains.
This article has been added since collecting delaware books ceased publication. Railroad maps, 1828 to 1900, available online, middle atlantic. While delivering on his title, wolmar also draws together 19th and 20th century american history. The belvideredelaware railroad was chartered on march 2, 1836. Curated by alex johnston, associate librarian in special collections, the exhibition will on view in the first floor exhibition area of morris library through nov. Minisink valley historical society the delaware and. Map of new england, part of eastern canada, new york, pennsylvania, new jersey, delaware, most of maryland, and part of virginia. The delaware railroad was the major railroad in the us state of delaware, traversing almost. The most picturesque mountain region on the globe, catskill mountains classic reprint and more from ulster and delaware railroad. Browse our images of rail series, which showcases the history of railroads, trolleys, and transportation during the 19th and 20th. All year long you can ride along the beautiful delaware river departing from phillipsburg new jersey. In 1832, delawares first railroad went into operation and in 1852 the delaware railroad company was organized. The trentonlambertville section opened on february 6, 1851, eventually reaching belvidere on november 5, 1855. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders.
Underground railroad resources delaware historical society. In terms of delawares route miles throughout the years please refer to the table below. It was a time of heady prospects as the resorts of the delaware water gap pushed north up the valley. One the most innovative ideas during this time was the beeline service. The time having finally arrived for a railroad, the men were found to build it in spite of the unfavorable current of public opinion which then prevailed. The delaware railroad is a corporation of the states of delaware and maryland, having its principal office at dover, del. Basic sources on african american history in delaware peter t. Reading railroad wilmington northern branch partially. The history of the belvidere delaware railroad company ltd 9780961689308 by lee, warren f. Browse maps, pictures and histories of abandoned railroad lines in the state of delaware. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. The british locomotive had virtually no constructive impact on north. The underground railroad in delaware, maryland, and west virginia by. Although the delaware railroad acquired title to its original property on january 23, 1899, it did not commence recording the results of the operation of its property in its books.
A chronology of the belvidere delaware railroad company. Brandywine valley railroad bvry todays railroading in. It was often advertised as the only allrail route to the catskill mountains. The delaware and hudson railway has a grand and glorious history that began in the coal mines of pennsylvania.
The beeline would dispatch an engine on demand to customers wanting to ship more then 5 cars. The reading railroad was made up of the following lines. Other articles where delaware and hudson railroad is discussed. Underground railroad in delaware history of american women.
A chronology of the belvidere delaware railroad company and the communities through which it operated 9780961689315. Railroad tower the museum is open on the 3rd sunday of the month from 2pm to 4pm and by appointment and is located at 108 fleming street. Delaware and hudson railroad american railway britannica. Guidebook of the central railroad of new jersey, and its connections through the coalfields of pennsylvania 1864 14758676802. On june 7, 1854, the beldel agreed to operate the flemington railroad and transportation. In 1873 the younger thomson donated his fathers 1809 map to the delaware county institute of science to.
Learn more about railroad history with this selection of books available in the museum store. Lawrence railroad, the first in canada, stephenson locomotives proved unsuited to the crude track and quickly derailed. Fascinating and detailed history of the belvidere delaware railroad which once connected the people and businesses of the delaware river valley. Harriet tubman underground railroad byway visit delaware. The railroad you are riding on today and the territory it serves has unique cultural and natural history. Harrington historical society city of harrington kent. The tiny appoquinimink meeting house in odessa, delaware is another example of the role quakers played in the underground railroad. Though not exclusively a delaware book, the underground railroad tells much of delaware history. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Cash books for the trust created for purchase of securities. It was acquired, with the rest of the lukens properties, by bethlehem steel corporation in 1998 and under the bethlehem operation, took over operation of the delaware valley railroad in early 1999 giving the railroad. The reading reentered the black as the result of some clever marketing and cost cutting. A history of the mccloud river railroad, a logging railroad at the base of mt. The maryland and delaware railroad company mdde has served the delmarva peninsula for over 40 years.
But its name stuck for a rail station, followed by a post office. Beyond belvidere, the line would connect to a proposed line that headed west to the susquehanna river through pennsylvania. This book is all about the history of the catskill mountain branch of the new york central railroad, still known by its independent name as the ulster and delaware. From 1901 to 1937, the lone engine of the delaware valley railway chugged up and down its solitary track, from the stroudsburgs to bushkill. Delaware railroad company stock certificate circa 1960s. Delaware and northern railroad trains trainspotting. The museum has a collection of memorabilia of harrington.