New York and Fort Lauderdale Railroad Company
GPTKB entity
Statements (63)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:railway
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| gptkbp:associated_with |
Tourism in Florida
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| gptkbp:cargo_capacity |
500 tons
|
| gptkbp:cargo_types |
Transported goods
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| gptkbp:closure_type |
Decline in ridership
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| gptkbp:community_impact |
Boosted local economy
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| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
Promoted tourism
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| gptkbp:dissolved |
gptkb:1960
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| gptkbp:environmental_impact |
Altered landscapes
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| gptkbp:founded |
1910
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| gptkbp:headquarters |
gptkb:Fort_Lauderdale,_Florida
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Development of South Florida
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
New York and Fort Lauderdale Railroad Company
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| gptkbp:key_people |
gptkb:Henry_Flagler
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| gptkbp:legacy |
Influence on rail travel in Florida
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| gptkbp:notable_event |
First train service to Fort Lauderdale
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| gptkbp:number_of_tracks |
approximately 200 miles
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| gptkbp:operates_in |
gptkb:Florida
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| gptkbp:operational_period |
gptkb:1960
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| gptkbp:operational_status |
Defunct
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| gptkbp:parent_company |
gptkb:Florida_East_Coast_Railway
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| gptkbp:passenger_capacity |
Dining cars
1000 passengers |
| gptkbp:production_company |
New York and Fort Lauderdale Railroad Company, Inc.
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| gptkbp:railroad_exhibitions |
Participated in rail shows
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| gptkbp:railroad_funding |
Invested in infrastructure
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| gptkbp:railway_line |
gptkb:Florida_East_Coast_Railway
gptkb:New_York_Station Fort Lauderdale Station Part of Florida's transportation history Collectible items available Established key routes in Florida Historical railroad routes in Florida Hosted special excursions |
| gptkbp:route |
Scenic views
200 miles Available online New York to Fort Lauderdale |
| gptkbp:service |
gptkb:1960
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| gptkbp:service_frequency |
Daily
1910 to 1960 |
| gptkbp:service_type |
Passenger and freight
Intercity rail service |
| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:Florida_East_Coast_Railway
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| gptkbp:terminus |
gptkb:New_York_City
gptkb:Fort_Lauderdale |
| gptkbp:ticket_price |
Varied by distance
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| gptkbp:track_gauge |
Standard gauge
|
| gptkbp:train_types |
gptkb:Class_I_railroad
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| gptkbp:transportation |
gptkb:commuter_rail
Steam locomotives Provided jobs Implemented safety measures Collaborated with local businesses Engaged with local communities Efforts to preserve history Competition from airlines Provided educational tours Contributed to regional growth Influenced future railroads in Florida Merged with Florida East Coast Railway |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:New_York_and_Fort_Lauderdale_Railroad
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
8
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