1894 NYO&W RAILWAY MAP - NEW YORK, ONTARIO & WESTERN RAILWAY and CONNECTIONS For Sale

Antique 1894 New York, Ontario & Western Railway & Connections Map. Late 19th Century (Gilded Age Railroad Boom). Source: Originally published as an authentic investor\'s supplement map for financial periodicals (such as the Commercial and Financial Chronicle). This map was originally produced specifically for Wall Street investors, brokers, and bondholders to visualize the railroad\'s infrastructure network during a critical period of economic rebuilding following the Panic of 1893.
The NYO&W—fondly remembered by historians as the \"Old Woman\"—was a legendary regional line. This map captures the system at a historic peak, showcasing its vital Scranton Division coal routes alongside its main lines extending from Weehawken, New Jersey, up through Middletown, and onward to Oswego on Lake Ontario. Map measures 8 x 12-1/2 inches; very good frameable condition.
Key Features & Details Visible on Map: Main Line & Branches: Clear detailing of the NYO&W tracks through New York State. The Scranton Coal Corridor: Highlights the critical Pennsylvania anthracite coal field connections that kept the railroad financially afloat. Interchanges & Competitors: Shows strategic trackage rights and physical connection points with major networks like the West Shore Railroad and the New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad.
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