Public Notice on City Franchise for Union Railway Co.
The City grants Union Railway Co. of New York a right to construct and operate a double track street railway extend from Sedgwick Avenue to West 207th Street and along several streets in The Bronx and Manhattan. The contract sets payments, terms, renewal, and appraisal processes, with conditions including the owner consents on property values within six months and potential court appointment if not obtained.
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Seton Railway Company
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New York City
Pacha Werther Dad
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West 207Th Street
Sabor Eareets
Newhattan
Greater New York
New York Sun
New York Tribune
City Record
Union Railway Company
Union Railways Pany
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Migion Railway Company of
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City of
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Bronx
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City of New York
Sedgwick Avenue
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Wien Railway Company
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Newark
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F. W. Whitridee
Reeceer
T. F. Mullaney
Seward A. Meher
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Supreme Court
Shell
Hall
University
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Hropz
New ‘York
Third Avenue
Pelham Avenue
Pelham
Union Railway Co
Board of Estimate and Apportionment
F. W. Whitridgs
Edward A. Maher
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Bronx Traction Company
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Westchester Avenue
San Avenue
Jason
Sndgions
Clasen
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Bronx Traction
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New City Franchise Terms For Street Railway
The document outlines annual charges to the City of New York for street railway rights, with initial payments totaling $51,740.12 due within three months of signing. It fixes costs as add-ons to taxes, with further provisions on track ownership, removal, and city preservation of property upon contract termination. It sets construction, operation, and fare rules, board oversight, and conditions for extensions, delays, and replacements.
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City of
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State of
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Bronx
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Promerty
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Lew
But Service Commission
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Supreme Court
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Eetimate
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Public notices on railway maintenance and street repairs
The document outlines expansive city and railway responsibilities including maintenance bans on freight cars, interval timing of car runs, hours of operation, safety fittings like fenders and wheel guards, heating requirements, street watering, lighting, snow and ice removal, paving duties, drainage and sewer alterations, permits from borough presidents, and annual reporting to the Board. It details enforcement, penalties, and conditions under which the city may assume property or force compliance, with extensive operative rules for construction, operation, and public work coordination.
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Public Service Commission
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State of
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City approves Union Railway grant terms for Bronx line
Board of Estimate and Apportionment outlines contract details for constructing and operating a street railway along Pelham Avenue to Southern Boulevard in The Bronx. Provisions cover deposits, penalties, renewal terms, landowner consents, appraisers, and minimum annual payments to The City of New York.
Bronx street railway grant provisions and construction terms
The document outlines conditions for a street railway grant including rights to use streets, annual payments, and maintenance duties. It details construction timelines, board approval, permits, fare limits of five cents, police and fire department free passage, and ongoing upkeep such as watering streets, winter clearance, and track repair responsibilities.
Bronx Borough Railway Contract Provisions and Penalties
The document details municipal powers over street pavement alterations and sewer work required by a railway contract. It assigns costs to the Company for reconstruction, protects City infrastructure, and mandates annual financial and operation reports to City authorities. Penalties apply for noncompliance, with remedies including City repairs funded from a security reserve.
New York City Franchise Hearing for Bronx Traction Company
The City of New York votes to grant Bronx Traction Company a 15 year street railway franchise with a 20 year renewal, subject to terms including route along Westchester Avenue Clason Point Road and a public hearing held December 18, 1908, notices published in New York newspapers, and Board of Estimate and Apportionment approval.
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Union Railway Company
New York City
City Record
City of
New York
Union Railway Company of
Council
City Hall
Borough of Manhattan
Joseph Haag
New York Sun
New York Tribune
Union Railweay Company
Union Raitlway Company
Board of Estimate and
Winton Hailway Company
Ak!ceantarios
Unies Railway Company
Sant Feorgy
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Company of
Wartier
Onion Hallway Company
Manhattan
Joseph Frag
Board OF Estimate
City OF New York
Ereas
Bronx Traction Company
Clason's Point Road
Westchester Avenue
Long Island South
the Bronx
Greater New York
Bronx Traction Compan
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