Navigation leased waterway to Reading Railroad for 110 years (may 5, 1870 – mar 6, 1980)
Description:
. In 1870, its board of directors forced by stockholders, the Schuylkill Navigation Company leased its waterway to the Philadelphia and Reading Railroad for 110 years, surrendering to the competition.Added to timeline:
Date:
may 5, 1870
mar 6, 1980
~ 109 years