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Adventures in History Series: Erie County Railroads 1836 - 1972
Description:
Author Roger L. Squire documents the origin and development of the railroad industry in Erie County.

This pamphlet is one of twenty-seven volumes in the Adventures in WNY History Series, which were produced based on the collections and archives of the Buffalo and Erie County Historical Society. The contents of the pamphlets, including the images, are copyrighted by the Buffalo and Erie County Historical Society. They can be used exclusively for educational purposes described under the federal copyright laws. Some original copies may be purchased from the museum shop.

This pamphlet is appropriate for students studying local and New York State history.

Author:
Buffalo and Erie County Historical Society
Grade Level(s): 4, 7, 8, 11
Website(s):
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Bullet The Buffalo and Erie County Historical Society Museum Education - http://bechsed.nylearns.org/pdf/Erie_County_Railroads_1836_1972.pdf
Related Content: 
Adventures in History Series: Manufacturers of Wheels and Motors
Buffalo Timeline
Related Standards:
Bullet SS1.C.3C Students prepare essays and oral reports about the important social, political, economic, scientific, technological, and cultural developments, issues, and events from New York State and United States history.
 
Bullet SS1.E.4C Students view historic events through the eyes of those who were there, as shown in their art, writings, music, and artifacts.
 
Bullet SS1.I.4D Students describe historic events through the eyes and experiences of those who were there.
 
Bullet SS3.E.2A Students ask geographic questions about where places are located; why they are located where they are, what is important about their locations, and how their locations are related to the location of other people and places.
 

Submitted By:
Michael Horning, Educator
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