Queens Borough, New York City, 1910-1920; the borough of homes and industry, a descriptive and illustrated book setting forth its wonderful growth and development in commerce, industry and homes during the past ten years ..a prediction of even greater growth during the next ten years ..and a statement of its many advantages, attractions and possibilities as a section wherein to live, to work and to succeed . it would connect with the Main Line. On January 27, 1916, the Public Service Commission granted the Long IslandRailroad its approval for the construction of this branch road under its fran
Queens Borough, New York City, 1910-1920; the borough of homes and industry, a descriptive and illustrated book setting forth its wonderful growth and development in commerce, industry and homes during the past ten years ..a prediction of even greater growth during the next ten years ..and a statement of its many advantages, attractions and possibilities as a section wherein to live, to work and to succeed . it would connect with the Main Line. On January 27, 1916, the Public Service Commission granted the Long IslandRailroad its approval for the construction of this branch road under its franchiserights, of 1839. received from the Legislature of New York State. The approvalwas conditional however, upon the railroad company obtaining from the city ofNew York the right to cross existing streets. The city authorities maintained that a new franchise by the Board of Esti-mate and Apportionment was necessary. The railroad wished to proceed underits old Charter rights. Failure to adjust this question halted the program atthat time, and while the railroad was mider Federal control, no furtheraction covild be taken. It is believed that this plan will soon be revived and amore successful outcome will result. The Central Railroad of Long Island. commonly known as the StewartRailroad was built in 1871 by A. T. Stewart and placed in operation in 187.^ andabandoned in 1879, remaining idle ever Showing Route of from Flusuixg to Floral Park. 62. Chamber of Commerce of the Borough of Queens WHOLESALE MARKET
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