Suffolk Traction Company Lays Track in Patchogue

Collection: This image is from The William J. Rugen Image Collection and is depicted in print and digital image.; Image is part of The William J. Rugen Image Collection

Date: November 27, 1907; 1907-11-27 Material: gelatin silver print Dimension: 4 5/8 x 6 5/8 inches (print); 400 ppi (digital image)

Creator: William J. Rugen Identifier: aql:14986 wjr-000482 wjr-000482.tif

Description: In this view looking east, workers and onlookers are seen gathered on West Main Street in Patchogue, observing construction of tracks for the Suffolk County Traction Company. A former streetcar system in Suffolk County, it operated primarily between Patchogue and Holtsville, but also included a route that served Blue Point, Bayport, and Sayville. It was opened in 1909 and ceased operations in 1919.

Title : Suffolk Traction Company Lays Track in Patchogue

Collection : aql:9443

Creator : William J. Rugen

Date : November 27, 1907; 1907-11-27

Summary/Description : In this view looking east, workers and onlookers are seen gathered on West Main Street in Patchogue, observing construction of tracks for the Suffolk County Traction Company. A former streetcar system in Suffolk County, it operated primarily between Patchogue and Holtsville, but also included a route that served Blue Point, Bayport, and Sayville. It was opened in 1909 and ceased operations in 1919.

Subject : Suffolk Traction Company; Street-railroads; Construction projects

Relation : This image is from The William J. Rugen Image Collection and is depicted in print and digital image.; Image is part of The William J. Rugen Image Collection

Rights : Copyright holder unknown

Coverage : West Main Street at Ocean Avenue, Patchogue, NY Patchogue (N.Y.) Suffolk County (N.Y.)

Type : black and white print; digital image

Format : gelatin silver print; 4 5/8 x 6 5/8 inches (print); 400 ppi (digital image)

Identifier : aql:14986 wjr-000482 wjr-000482.tif