Brooklyn, Bath and Coney Island Rail Road begins operations
- When
- 1863–1864
- Where
- Brooklyn, New York
- Episodes
- 2
The Brooklyn, Bath and Coney Island Railroad, incorporated in 1862 with Charles Godfrey Gunther as president, began operations in Brooklyn, New York, in October 1863. The initial segment ran from 25th Street and Fifth Avenue to Bath Beach along New Utrecht Avenue. The steam line later extended to Coney Island, opening there in June 1864.
Episodes
- Opening of First Segment
The first part of the Brooklyn, Bath and Coney Island Railroad opened in October 1863, running from 25th Street and Fifth Avenue to Bath Beach.
- Extension to Coney Island
The extension to Coney Island opened in June 1864, making the railroad the first steam line to bring beachgoers from downtown Brooklyn.
Background and detail
Background. The Brooklyn, Bath and Coney Island Railroad was incorporated in 1862 with Charles Godfrey Gunther as president. It was built as a steam line in Brooklyn, New York, running along New Utrecht Avenue, which was then known as the Bath Plank Road. The first segment of the line ran from 25th Street and Fifth Avenue to Bath Beach.
Operations. The first part of the line opened on October 9, 1863, running from 25th Street and Fifth Avenue to Bath Beach. At the Brooklyn end, the steam line terminated at 36th Street and Fifth Avenue, where the company's own horse cars connected to other transit lines. The extension to Coney Island opened in June 1864, making it the first steam railroad to bring beachgoers from downtown Brooklyn.
Sources
- West End Line (Brooklyn surface) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-09
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