Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
GPTKB entity
Statements (57)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:railway
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| gptkbp:acquisition |
Acquired by the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway
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| gptkbp:dissolved |
gptkb:1987
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| gptkbp:economic_impact |
Contributed to economic growth in the regions served.
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| gptkbp:founded |
1827
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| gptkbp:founder |
gptkb:Philip_E._Thomas
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| gptkbp:headquarters |
gptkb:Baltimore,_Maryland
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| gptkbp:historical_impact |
Influenced the development of the American railroad system.
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
First railroad chartered in the U. S.
First railroad to connect the eastern seaboard with the Ohio River. |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
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| gptkbp:infrastructure |
Developed extensive rail infrastructure
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| gptkbp:key_people |
gptkb:John_W._Garrett
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| gptkbp:legacy |
Pioneered the use of railroads in the U. S.
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| gptkbp:length |
1,000 miles
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| gptkbp:merged_with |
Merged with the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway
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| gptkbp:notable_event |
First common carrier railroad in the United States
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| gptkbp:notable_person |
gptkb:John_W._Garrett
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| gptkbp:operates_in |
gptkb:United_States
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| gptkbp:operational_status |
Defunct
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| gptkbp:passenger_capacity |
Discontinued in 1983
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| gptkbp:railroad_recognition |
Recognized for its historical significance.
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| gptkbp:railway_line |
gptkb:B&_O_Railroad
Numerous stations along its route Significant in the development of railroads in the U. S. Connected major cities in the U. S. Established key routes in the U. S. Integral part of U. S. railroad history. Left a lasting legacy in American railroading. Legacy of innovation and service. Rich history in American railroading. |
| gptkbp:route |
Approximately 1,000 miles
Baltimore to Wheeling, West Virginia |
| gptkbp:service_area |
Mid-Atlantic and Midwest regions
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| gptkbp:service_type |
Freight and passenger service
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| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:CSX_Transportation
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| gptkbp:track_gauge |
4 ft 8 1⁄2 in
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| gptkbp:train_types |
gptkb:Class_I_railroad
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| gptkbp:transportation |
gptkb:commuter_rail
Freight and passenger services Faced competition from other railroads. Formed partnerships with other railroads. Merged with other railroads over time. Adopted new technologies in rail transport. Preserved as a historical entity. Expanded into the Midwest B& O stock Contributed to the development of railroads. Influenced future railroad companies. Influenced railroad economics in the U. S. Innovated in railroad operations. Key player in U. S. transportation history. Part of American railroad culture. Part of the larger CSX network Served various communities along its routes. |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:United_States_v._Baltimore_and_Ohio_Railroad_Co.
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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