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Overview of the Records

Repository:

New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230

Summary:
This series consists of report forms for railroad companies filed with the State Engineer and Surveyor. Reports show amount of capital and stock; total debt; costs of road and equipment; road characteristics (length, number of cars, rate fares); adjoining real estate; maintenance expenses for road-bed, railway, buildings and fixtures; road operating and repair expenses; stock dividends payments; receipts; injuries and cause of injuries to employees, passengers, or others; and the name and residence of company officers.
Creator:
Title:
Annual reports of railroad companies
Quantity:

0.4 cubic feet

1 volume

Inclusive Dates:
1867
Series Number:
B1431