Hudson River Railroad Schedule of Fares Between New York City, Albany and Troy, New York, 1852
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As the 19th century progressed, Americans had additional travel options. Railroads competed with steamboats for freight, mail, and passenger traffic. Rail routes often paralleled major river traffic routes. In 1852, the Hudson River Railroad offered travel to points along the river between New York City and Troy. This schedule shows the different travel schedules and options available to passengers.
As the 19th century progressed, Americans had additional travel options. Railroads competed with steamboats for freight, mail, and passenger traffic. Rail routes often paralleled major river traffic routes. In 1852, the Hudson River Railroad offered travel to points along the river between New York City and Troy. This schedule shows the different travel schedules and options available to passengers.
Artifact
Broadside (Notice)
Date Made
10 July 1852
Subject Date
10 July 1852
Collection Title
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Driving America
Object ID
82.129.1275
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Mat board
Paper (Fiber product)
Dimensions
Height: 16.438 in
Width: 10.75 in
Inscriptions
Printed on front: HUDSON RIVER RAILROAD. REDUCTION OF FARES
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