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Canton-Akron

Transportation Company - Canton-Akron - Railroad
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Company NameCanton-Akron
CategoryRailroad
Year Founded1901
Final Year of Operation1906
TerminationMerged
Successor/ParentCanton-Akron Consolidated (Details)
Source of TextBluford Shops
Text Credit URLLink


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Company History: The C-A opened in 1901 with electric interurban service linking Canton and Akron, Ohio. They also provided streetcar service in Canton. The following year, they acquired the Canton & Massillon Electric Railway which ran between its namesake cities. In 1906, the C-A merged with other Canton area interurban lines to form Canton-Akron Consolidated Railways. A short time later, they were acquired by Northern Ohio Traction & Light.
Successor/Parent History: In 1906, the Canton-Akron merged with other Canton area interurban lines to form Canton-Akron Consolidated Railways. A short time later, they were acquired by Northern Ohio Traction & Light.
Item created by: gdm on 2023-09-07 08:03:02. Last edited by gdm on 2023-09-07 08:04:08

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