Buffalo Railroads
Buffalo Railroads

Author: Stephen G. Myers

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 132

ISBN-13: 9780738573717

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As a growing city on Lake Erie, Buffalo was considered the second largest railroad hub in the United States and earned the name of the Queen City as it became the second-largest city in the state of New York, due to the railroad's influence. Original.

The Railroads Come to Buffalo
The Railroads Come to Buffalo

Author: Suzanne T. Lach

Publisher:

Published: 1963

Total Pages: 33

ISBN-13:

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The railroad industry has flourished in the City of Buffalo, New York for more than one and a quarter centuries. Since its inception it has profited by Buffalo commerce and in turn has stimulated industries to locate here. The purpose of this essay is to look backwards to the time of the first steam railroad entering the city in an attempt at comprehending the tremendous success story of the railroads as evidenced in the history of our own Buffalo.

Buffalo Railroads
Buffalo Railroads

Author: Stephen G. Myers

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2011-02-14

Total Pages: 132

ISBN-13: 1439623996

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As a growing city on Lake Erie, Buffalo was considered the second largest railroad hub in the Unites States. Given its location, it saw the effects of westward expansion as the country grew and greatly benefited as a result. Buffalo rapidly became a city of importance as the stockyards, grain, steel, automotive, and other industries began to establish themselves in the area. Drawn by vast amounts of freshwater, inexpensive hydropower, and excellent means of transportation, the Buffalo region grew, and with it, the railroads expanded to support the area and help a young nation prosper. Buffalo earned the name of the Queen City as it became the second-largest city in the state of New York, and it was the railroad that brought the city to prominence.