Railroad Track Laying in the Heart of Stockton
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This particular piece of double track is now completed within a few hundred feet of the waterfront. The new charter under which Stockton is now governed forbids franchises of over 25 years duration. The S.T.& E.R.R. Co. franchise has about 47 years to run. This railroad enterprise (The U.I. Co.) wants more shareholders. It is an unusual opportunity since the road is about two-thirds completed and experimental operation has proven even better than was expected. After the opening of the "big ditch" in 1915 this waterfrontage in Stockton will have remarkable value. From the Darlene Thorne Collection |
