St. Louis and San Francisco Railway Company
GPTKB entity
Statements (59)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
railway station
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| gptkbp:collaboratedWith |
Frisco
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| gptkbp:dissolved |
1980
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| gptkbp:founded |
1876
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| gptkbp:headquarters |
gptkb:Springfield,_Missouri
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| gptkbp:historicalSignificance |
Contributed to the economic development of the region.
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
St. Louis and San Francisco Railway Company
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| gptkbp:keyPeople |
gptkb:William_B._Strong
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| gptkbp:notableTracks |
Kansas_City_to_Oklahoma_City
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| gptkbp:operatesIn |
gptkb:United_States
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| gptkbp:originalPurpose |
4 ft 8 1⁄2 in (1,435 mm)
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| gptkbp:parentCompany |
gptkb:Burlington_Northern_Railroad
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| gptkbp:productionYears |
1876-1980
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| gptkbp:railwayLine |
gptkb:Frisco_Line
Efforts to preserve its history. Numerous stations along the route. Formed partnerships with other railroads. Introduced innovations in rail transport. Collectible memorabilia exists. Contributed to the development of rail transport. Legacy continues in modern rail transport. Subject to federal regulations. Documented in various historical publications. Featured in railroad exhibits. Some stations are historical landmarks. Adopted new technologies over the years. Developed significant rail infrastructure. Documentaries made about its history. Educational resources about its history. Environmental considerations in operations. Faced competition from trucking and air travel. Faced economic challenges in the 20th century. Financially significant in its operational years. Impacted communities along its routes. Influenced culture in the regions served. Influenced other railroads. Influenced regional economics. Key mileposts along the route Legacy continues through modern railroads. Railroad tours available for enthusiasts. Subject to various legislative acts. Thousands of employees at its peak. Maintained a safety record over its operational years. Transported various goods including agricultural products. Part_of_the_expansion_of_railroads_in_the_U.S. Acquired_by_Burlington_Northern_in_1980. Extensive_network_in_the_southern_U.S. Frisco_stock |
| gptkbp:region |
gptkb:Midwestern_United_States
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| gptkbp:route |
1,200 miles (1,900 km)
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| gptkbp:serviceArea |
Missouri,_Arkansas,_Oklahoma,_Texas
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| gptkbp:serviceType |
Freight
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| gptkbp:significantEvent |
Acquisition of several smaller railroads
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| gptkbp:subsidiary |
gptkb:St._Louis-San_Francisco_Railway
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| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:Burlington_Northern_Santa_Fe_Corporation
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| gptkbp:track |
Art inspired by the railroad.
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| gptkbp:trainServices |
Community events related to its history.
Provided passenger services until the 1960s. |
| gptkbp:trainTypes |
Class I railroad
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