New York and Long Branch Railroad
GPTKB entity
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:railway
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| gptkbp:connects |
gptkb:New_York_City
gptkb:Philadelphia |
| gptkbp:dissolved |
gptkb:1967
|
| gptkbp:founded |
1854
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| gptkbp:headquarters |
gptkb:Long_Branch,_New_Jersey
|
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
influenced local economy
connected rural areas to urban centers facilitated trade and commerce provided employment opportunities encouraged tourism was affected by the decline of passenger rail travel was involved in the development of commuter rail services was part of the larger network of railroads in New Jersey was a key player in the history of New Jersey railroads was a vital link for the movement of goods and people was a pioneer in the use of steam locomotives in the region played a role in the expansion of railroads in the U. S. was involved in the consolidation of railroads in the mid-20th century contributed to the development of the Jersey Shore promoted real estate development served as a major transportation route for tourists was a part of the history of American railroads. was known for its scenic routes along the coast was a significant part of the transportation infrastructure in the 19th century was a part of the transition to modern rail systems was instrumental in the growth of the local communities it served |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
New York and Long Branch Railroad
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| gptkbp:merged_with |
gptkb:Central_Railroad_of_New_Jersey
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| gptkbp:notable_feature |
seaside resorts access
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| gptkbp:number_of_tracks |
approximately 50 miles
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| gptkbp:operates_in |
gptkb:Bradley_Beach_station
gptkb:Long_Branch_station gptkb:Bay_Head_station gptkb:Belmar_station gptkb:Asbury_Park_station gptkb:Red_Bank_station gptkb:Ocean_Grove_station gptkb:Point_Pleasant_Beach_station gptkb:Manasquan_station freight services passenger services |
| gptkbp:owned_by |
gptkb:New_Jersey_Division_of_the_Pennsylvania_Railroad
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| gptkbp:route |
gptkb:New_Jersey
|
| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:Conrail
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Central_Railroad_of_New_Jersey
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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