Statements (53)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:railway
|
| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:Hudson_River
gptkb:New_York_State gptkb:Erie_Canal Transportation history Railroad expansion in the U. S. |
| gptkbp:founded |
1846
|
| gptkbp:headquarters |
gptkb:New_York
|
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Influenced urban development in New York City
Played a role in the Civil War logistics Served as a model for future railroads in the U. S. Served as a critical infrastructure during the Industrial Revolution Enabled the rise of the railroad industry as a dominant mode of transport Pioneered the use of steam locomotives in the region Played a role in the development of the American West Contributed to the decline of canal transport Enabled suburban development along its route Facilitated tourism in the Hudson Valley Facilitated trade and travel in the 19th century Influenced the construction of other railroads Played a role in the expansion of the U. S. rail network. Part of the larger New York Central system Promoted the growth of industries along its route Facilitated the growth of the American economy in the 19th century Contributed to the economic growth of New York State Contributed to the establishment of railroad regulations Facilitated the movement of goods and people during industrialization Influenced the standardization of railroad practices Key player in the development of rail transport in New York Contributed to the establishment of commuter rail services |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Hudson River Railroad
|
| gptkbp:key_people |
gptkb:William_H._Vanderbilt
gptkb:James_H._Doolittle |
| gptkbp:length |
approximately 140 miles
|
| gptkbp:merged_with |
gptkb:New_York_Central_Railroad
|
| gptkbp:notable_event |
Electrification in the 20th century
First train service in 1849 Acquisition by New York Central in 1900 |
| gptkbp:operates_in |
gptkb:1968
|
| gptkbp:route |
gptkb:Hudson_River_Valley
New York City to Albany |
| gptkbp:service |
gptkb:1968
1849 |
| gptkbp:service_type |
passenger
freight |
| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:New_York_Central_and_Hudson_River_Railroad
|
| gptkbp:terminus |
gptkb:Albany,_New_York
gptkb:New_York_City |
| gptkbp:track_gauge |
4 ft 8 1⁄2 in
|
| gptkbp:train_types |
gptkb:Class_I_railroad
Intercity railroad |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Cornelius_Vanderbilt
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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