1847
Having negotiated the route of the Hudson River Railroad from its planned site, about 30 miles east of Poughkeepsie, to the riverfront, Matthew Vassar was elected president of the company. The railroad began operation in 1849.
Having negotiated the route of the Hudson River Railroad from its planned site, about 30 miles east of Poughkeepsie, to the riverfront, Matthew Vassar was elected president of the company. The railroad began operation in 1849.