California & Nevada Railroad - Emeryville, CA
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saopaulo1
N 37° 50.430 W 122° 17.519
10S E 562297 N 4188354
A plaque on the Emeryville train station.
Waymark Code: WM83C8
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 01/19/2010
Views: 4
"A 3 foot narrow gauge railroad startinh on land owned by Joseph S. Emery, later president and founder of the city of Emeryville.
The line started at 40th and San Pablo, extended through Berkeley and up to San Pablo Creek to Bryant (Orinda) 23 miles hauling farm products and passengers mostly on picnic specials.
The Santa Fe Railroad purchased the C&N RR on March 17, 1903. The first through train ran into Emeryville May 16, 1904, completing the Santa Fe line to Chicago. Passenger service on the C&N right of way ended June 15, 1958 and freight service was discontinued o May 12, 1979."
Group that erected the marker: California-Nevada Railroad Historical Society
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
5885 Landregan Street
Emeryville, CA USA
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: Not listed
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