Statements (65)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
railroad
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| gptkbp:connects |
gptkb:Georgetown,_Delaware
gptkb:Newark,_Delaware gptkb:Dover,_Delaware gptkb:Seaford,_Delaware gptkb:Smyrna,_Delaware gptkb:Wilmington,_Delaware gptkb:Bear,_Delaware gptkb:Laurel,_Delaware gptkb:Delmar,_Delaware gptkb:Middletown,_Delaware gptkb:Harrington,_Delaware |
| gptkbp:founded |
1831
|
| gptkbp:hasProductLine |
gptkb:Delmar_Branch
Newark_Branch Delaware_City_Branch Dover_Branch Georgetown_Branch Laurel_Branch Middletown_Branch Seaford_Branch Smyrna_Branch |
| gptkbp:headquarters |
gptkb:Wilmington,_Delaware
|
| gptkbp:historicalSignificance |
important for regional trade
connected rural areas to urban centers enabled access to markets was involved in the transportation of manufactured goods was involved in the transportation of livestock was involved in the transportation of agricultural products was involved in the transportation of consumer goods was involved in the transportation of food products was involved in the transportation of glass products was involved in the transportation of pharmaceuticals was involved in the transportation of paper products facilitated the movement of goods was involved in the transportation of appliances was involved in the transportation of automobiles was involved in the transportation of ceramics. was involved in the transportation of chemicals was involved in the transportation of coal was involved in the transportation of electronics was involved in the transportation of freight was involved in the transportation of furniture was involved in the transportation of lumber was involved in the transportation of machinery was involved in the transportation of mail was involved in the transportation of passengers was involved in the transportation of steel was involved in the transportation of textiles was involved in the transportation of construction materials was involved in the transportation of raw materials was involved in the transportation of petroleum products was involved in the transportation of construction equipment was involved in the transportation of military supplies was involved in the transportation of hazardous materials part_of_the_development_of_Delaware's_transportation_network contributed_to_the_economy_of_Delaware influenced_settlement_patterns_in_Delaware played_a_role_in_the_industrialization_of_Delaware supported_agricultural_development_in_Delaware |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Delaware Railroad
|
| gptkbp:length |
approximately 100 miles
|
| gptkbp:operates |
freight services
passenger services |
| gptkbp:owner |
gptkb:Delaware_Department_of_Transportation
|