291 Hudson Tunnel Railway Company (Manhattan) Incorporation. March 30, 1881, as a consolidation, under the laws of New York and New Jersey, of the Hudson Tunnel Railroad Company of New Jersey and of The Hudson Tunnel Railroad Company of New York (no. 289); capital stock, $10,000,000; (route about three miles) as follows: Commencing at a point at or near the westerly side of Broadway, between Bleecker street and Waverly place, in the city of New York, and thence to run by a feasible route beneath the surface in said city, and under the bed of the Hudson river, and beneath the surface in Jersey City to some convenient point in Jersey City between 12th and 16th streets. Extension of time in which to construct road. The tunnels of the Hudson Tunnel Railway Company of New York and New Jersey, at the time of the consolidation, had just been commenced, but the tunnels of the Hudson Tunnel Railway Company of New Jersey had been partly completed. By chapter 164, laws of 1890, the Company's time to complete its road was extended to four years from April 22, 1890. By chapter 508, laws of 1894, the time was again extended to four years from May 7, 1894; and by chapter 438, laws of 1898, the time was further extended to four years. from April 22, 1898. Intercorporate relations. (See also chart VI, no. 79.) This Company's property and franchises were sold at foreclosure, pursuant to a judgment of the Supreme Court of the state of New York, and a decree of the court of chancery of the state of New Jersey, to Frederick B. Jennings, who, with his associates, organized the New York and Jersey Railroad Company (no. 423), incorporated February 11, 1902. 292 Hunter's Point and Flushing Railroad Company (Queens) Incorporation. May 22, 1872; chapter 837, laws of 1872; for purpose of constructing a horse railroad, with single or double tracks, in Long Island City and the towns of Newtown and Flushing; corporate life, not stated; capital stock, $100,000, which may be increased to $250,000; route, as follows: Commencing at 34th street ferry in Long Island City; thence running along Ferry street, Jackson avenue (so-called), being the road late of the Hunter's Point, Newtown and Flushing Turnpike Company, the road and bridge late of the Flushing and Newtown Road and Bridge Company, Bridge street and Broadway in the village of Flushing, and the roads late of the Flushing and Bay Side Plankroad Company. Construction was to be commenced within one year, and finished within three years from the date of the act of 1872. Construction. No construction was ever undertaken. The state engineer in 1878 reported that the Company was extinct. 293 The Hunter's Point and Rockaway Beach (Brooklyn and Queens) Incorporation. April 4, 1867; General Railroad Law of 1850; for purpose of constructing a railroad from East New York to Hunter's Point (Kings and Queens Counties); corporate life, 100 years; capital stock, $150,000; route (about six miles) as follows: Commencing at or near the termination of the tracks of the Brooklyn and Rockaway Beach Railroad Company, in the village of East New York, and running thence în as direct a line as may be feasible on the westerly side of the cemetery of the Evergreens to the boundary line between the city of Brooklyn and the town of Newtown, and thence easterly through the towns of Newtown and Flushing, to a point at or near Hunter's Point on the East river. Map. March 12, 1867, the Company filed in the office of the county clerk of Queens County, a map of its route from Hunter's Point to East New York. Special franchises. By chapter 504, laws of 1867, the Company was authorized to construct its railroad" along the route as nearly as shall be found practicable, which is designated and shown by the line colored red on the map entitled 'Map of the Hunter's Point and Rockaway Beach Rail Road,' filed in the office of the clerk of the county of Queens, and lay down rails thereon of a less weight than prescribed by the General Railroad Law, but weighing not less than 30 pounds to the linear yard, and to operate said road by steam power, by means of engines commonly known as 'dummy engines,' and also to lease such portions of said road as the board of directors may deem advisable for the interests of said company, and for such period and upon such terms as said board shall determine." Construction. No record of any construction by the Company. The state engineer reported in 1877, that the company was extinct. 294 Hunter's Point and South Side Railroad Company (Queens) Incorporation. January 5, 1870; General Railroad Law of 1850; for purpose of constructing a railroad from a point on the road of The South Side Railroad Company of Long Island, at Fresh Pond, in the town of Newtown, to the East river between Hunter's Point ferry and Ravenswood; corporate life, 100 years; capital stock, $40,000; route (about four miles). Maps. The Company filed in the office of the county clerk of Kings County the following maps: January 24, 1870, map of its route from the East river to Glendale; March 8, 1870, a map of its location at Flushing avenue, Maspeth avenue and Newtown road; and September 22, 1871, a map of its depot grounds. Stock. November 29, 1871, the Company reported that the amount of its capital stock subscribed and paid in was $6,500. Intercorporate relations. (See also chart V, no. 17.) In 1871 it was stated that the road had been leased to The South Side Railroad Company of Long Island, but had not yet been put in operation. By chapter 863, laws of 1872, passed May 31, 1872, The South Side Railroad Company of Long Island was authorized to purchase the capital stock of this and other companies for the purpose of consolidating the corporations, and to issue its own stock in payment therefor. By a certificate of surrender of capital stock, filed in the office of the secretary of state September 14, 1872, the corporate existence of the Company ceased and its property and franchises were taken over by The South Side Railroad Company of Long Island (no. 622). Construction and operation. The reports do not show when the railroad was actually constructed and placed in operation, but it seems probable that it had been completed at the date of the consolidation with the South Side Railroad Company. 295 Hunter's Point Avenue and Calvary Cemetery Railroad Company (Queens) Incorporation. October 16, 1888; General Street Railroad Law of 1884; for purpose of building or constructing a single or double-track street railway in Long Island City; corporate life, 1,000 years; capital stock, $50,000; route (about three miles) as follows: Commencing at the intersection of Borden avenue and Front street, and running thence along Front street, Third street, Jackson avenue and Hunter's Point avenue to the city limits of Long Island City. Construction. No record of any construction. The Company has probably forfeited its corporate existence. 296 The Hunter's Point, Newtown and Flushing (Queens) Incorporation. April 16, 1857; chapter 654, laws of 1857; for purpose of building a turnpike road from the East river, near the mouth of Newtown creek, to Flushing, with branch to the village of Newtown; capital stock, $50,000. The act gave the Company the power of condemnation under the General Railroad Law of 1850. Special franchises. By chapter 527, laws of 1867, the Company was authorized to construct or permit to be constructed, a single or double track railroad on the turnpike road from the New York ferry at Hunter's Point to Flushing; also to increase its capital stock or issue bonds to the amount of the cost of construction and equipment, not exceeding $200,000. This act provided that the tracks should be separated at least 40 feet; cars be drawn by horses or mules; and fares for adults limited to 20 cents, with half fare for children under 12 years. Construction of the railroad to be completed within five years. Intercorporate relations. By agreements dated March 10, and September 30, 1868, permission to construct a railroad on the Company's route was granted to The Astoria and Hunter's Point Railroad Company. By this agreement the railroad rights of the Company appear to have passed to The Astoria and Hunter's Point Railroad Company. Construction. The original main road constructed by the Company was confirmed by chapter 109, laws of 1861, as complying with the requirements of the charter of 1857. Abolition of tolls. By chapter 141, laws of 1871, passed March 21, 1871, and amended by chapter 387, and chapter 714 of the same year, provision was made for abolition of tolls on this Company's road upon payment to the Company of $41,000 in the bonds of the town of Newtown, and $9,000 in the bonds of the town of Flushing. 297 Hunter's Point, Ravenswood and Astoria Incorporation. Railroad Company (Brooklyn and Queens) November 5, 1863; General Railroad Law of 1850 and chapter 494, laws of 1863, for purpose of constructing a horse railroad from Brooklyn to Astoria (Brooklyn and Queens); corporate life, 1,000 years; capital stock, $50,000; route (about four miles) as follows: Commencing at or near the termination of Union avenue, on the southerly side of Newtown creek, and running thence across the bridge over Newtown creek, and over and along the roadbed of the turnpike of the Ravenswood, Hallett's Cove and Williamsburgh Turnpike and Bridge Company to the village of Astoria; thence along Sunswick terrace, Main street, Fulton street, Newtown avenue and Flushing avenue in Astoria, and through Second street in Hunter's Point. Map. November 4, 1865, the Company filed in the office of the county clerk of Queens County a map of its route from Webster avenue to Flushing avenue, and to Hell Gate ferry; also from Newtown creek to Webster avenue. Special franchises. By chapter 494, laws of 1863, Gilbert Hopkins, James M. Waterbury, James G. Dimond, John Charlick. James K. Jackson, William Marshall, John R. Morris, John Lane, D. Sandford and their assigns were authorized to construct and operate a double or single track horse railroad for the conveyance of passengers and freight along the route described in the charter of this Company, which was organized a few months later. The grantees were authorized to purchase from The Ravenswood, Hallett's Cove and Williamsburgh Turnpike and Bridge Company the right to use the turnpike and bridge in the construction of the latter's railroad. In case the grantees reached an agreement with |