Series 5: Rail Lines in Brooklyn, 1868-1898, inclusive
Extent
0.1 Linear Feet
Scope and Contents
This series contains material relating to the proposed development of various rail lines in Brooklyn, primarily in Brooklyn Heights along Montague Street. The series documents the Pierreponts's objections to railway development impacting their property and business, and their negotiations permitting development. The series includes correspondence, legal agreements, legal advice, judicial reports, circulars, clippings, and petitions. Principal matters concern the Nassau Cable Railway Company of Brooklyn and the Covered Tube Cable Railway Company. Also included is Henry Pierrepont, Jr's correspondence to Governor Cornell opposing an elevated railroad on Furman Street.
Arrangement
The series is arranged by subject.
Nassau Cable Railway Company of Brooklyn: Proposed Montague St. and Atlantic Ave. Railroads, 1868, 1883-1885, inclusive
Box: 4, Folder: 1 (Material Type: Text)
Covered Tube Railway Co. and Brooklyn Heights Railroad Co.: Proposed Montague St. Railroad, 1886-1898, inclusive
Box: 4, Folder: 2 (Material Type: Text)
Newspaper clippings, 1880-1890, inclusive
Box: 4, Folder: 3 (Material Type: Text)
Furman Street Elevated Railroad, 1877, 1880, inclusive
Box: 4, Folder: 4 (Material Type: Text)
