Housatonic Railroad, 1838-1984

File — Box: 23, Folder: 41-42

Staff Only

Dates

Creation: 1838-1984

Creator

From the Collection: Warner, Truman A. 1920-1997 (Person)

Access Restrictions

Open for research without restrictions.

Extent

From the Collection: 63.5 Linear Feet (, 64 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Sub-Series: English

Additional Description

General note

Research notes and clippings on the railroad that connected Canaan, Conn., with Bridgeport, Conn. in the late 19th century. Criticism of safety by early passengers, attempts to upgrade the line, including restoring some railroad stations in disrepair. However, the line failed to make money to satisfy stockholders and was placed in receivership in 1892. stations in disrepair.