"A Retrospect: Utica-Clinton NY Trolley 1901-1936"
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 13 พ.ค. 2022
- This was part of the program I presented at the Clinton NY Historical Society in November 2020. It is narrated by my good friend, John Ivory. Trolley service to Clinton began in 1901 when the tracks were extended 5 miles from New Hartford, a Utica suburb. Here's a drone video (also part of my Nov. 2020 presentation) retracing the Clinton trolley's route from New Hartford: • "By Trolley, By Golly!...
Thanks for this evocative reading -- it felt like a real ride on a streetcar! My earliest memory is of a ride with my mother on one of the last trolleys in Buffalo, in June 1950 -- not the last run, but the last one for her (and the first trolley ride of any sort for me). I believe the equipment was a Peter Witt-built streetcar, the route was on lower Main St. near the lake, and my main impressions were how different the car was from the city busses I knew quite well, even at age 3 or so. The car's paint was a faded orange (since, as I much later learned, the system's pre-WW2 dark green livery never got restored on the old equipment post-war once the owners decided to go to an all-bus service). And the brakes screeched something fierce! But most important and vivid in my recollection was that the windows had bars (similar to the cars in your video here) that a little guy like me likened to a cage or jail cell -- but I was delighted to find the windowsills low enough to view everything just fine (unlike the busses, whose clear, bar-less windows were set so high that tykes could see nothing but rooftops).
I Really enjoyed this one! Very similar to a line that ran past my home. The Warwick railroad opened as a steam line in 1874, serving the coast of Narragansett Bay south of Providence. It was electrified in 1900 and the trolleys ran until 1935. Only the first mile of track remains in service as an industrial spur for the Providence & Worcester railroad.
Most excellent my friend!!!! Nothing else to add!
This reminds me of the _Auburn and Syracuse Electric Railroad_ which used to run past my childhood home along Franklin Street and Old Seneca Turnpike just west of Skaneateles. (1902 - 1930)
No matter what you do, it comes out more than excellent. Always love hearing your voice, now you have some competition now! LOL Tell Mr. John Ivory that he did a fantastic job reading and give Witold a pat on the head and tell him he is a good boy. Thank you for sharing this history, most enjoyable to listen to.
Thanks, Valerie! John does have an excellent “radio” voice which is why I was so pleased he agreed to do the narration. He’s also provided me with countless hours of instruction on video production & has operated his drone for me on all drone videos posted here. As always, Witold appreciates your well wishes!
Lots of what this relates about the character of our country that is sadly lost. Progress? No. We have lost a sense of pride.
This is great ! Thank you for uploading this.
Superbly well read.
Thank you, interesting video.
Wow! Glad to hear that bit of history, if a bid sad. Thank you for sharing this! Have a good week, stay well!
Very cool presentation on this subject. Enjoyed watching and very interesting. Have a great rest of your weekend.
Excellent video!
That was fascinating.
Thanks! I grew up near the old trolley roadbed, piqued my interest from an early age. Glad you enjoyed the video!
Thanks for a very nice trip down memory lane. Your videos are always enjoyable. As always: say hi to Witold.
hey i recall them in down town L A .before the bribing of city leaders by g m diesel bus salesmen .
Sadly a tale repeated often times across the nation
Scotty is a good man's name. 😂