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Hudson Valley Railway Papers
| Record Series |
Hudson Valley Railway Papers |
| Index |
View the Index |
| Sample Map |
View a sample map |
| Dates |
1899-1916 (with Gaps) |
| Location |
Warren County Records Storage & Archives. |
| Format |
Preprinted forms and typed legal documents |
| Arranged |
Chronological by File Date |
| Volume |
1 cubic ft |
| Department |
County Clerk |
| Legal Restrictions |
None |
| Use Restrictions |
Staff will access all records and must approve all requests for copies
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| Historical Background |
Late-19th century transportation systems included the introduction of the
narrow gauge railroad between the tri-village communities of Fort Edward
and Sandy Hill in Washington County and Glens Falls in Warren County. Begun
in 1885, the street railway consisted initially of horse-drawn cars
transporting passengers over narrow gauge tracks. By the 1890's the line
was sold, extended to Lake George & Warrensburg, electrified and
renamed. At its height the Hudson Valley Railway operation included over
100 cars, 130 miles of track and employed more than 500. The line was
eventually abandoned with trolleys being replaced by buses in 1928. A
colorful part of our transportation history, the Hudson Valley Railway
labor strike in 1902, locally known as "The Riot of Cool's Switch" --
brought forth the National Guard and resulted in the handing down of 21
criminal indictments!
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| Description of Record Series |
Preprinted forms and typed legal documents including but not limited to:
affidavits, agreements, orders, consents, oaths, court testimony involving
the Hudson Valley Railway Co. and others, with file dates and personal
signatures affixed to documents. Formerly tri-folded, now unfolded in
acid-free folders. OCA Schedule # 20460.
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| Purpose of Record |
A record of legal proceedings involving the Hudson River Railway Company as
brought before the Warren County Supreme Court and providing legal
documentation for extensions and property acquisitions.
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| Other Formats |
None |
| Finding Aids |
Indexed with title, file date, description, RSC location. Series on
inventory database.
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| Related Series |
Predecessor Court
Actions, Supreme Court Actions, Criminal Indictments,
Judgments, Maps-Misc.
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