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May 25, 1882
The Anderson Intelligencer
Anderson, Anderson County, South Carolina
What is this article about?
Col. J. W. Iry's report on Blue Ridge Railroad surveys for Columbia & Greenville Railroad estimates $1,013,000 to complete 26.8 miles from Walhalla to Clayton avoiding tunnels, plus $240,000 for the tunnel. Completion expected to greatly benefit South Carolina.
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THE BLUE RIDGE RAILROAD.
The report of Col. J. W. Iry, the Chief Engineer and Superintendent of the Columbia & Greenville Railroad, upon the surveys of the Blue Ridge Railroad has been completed and made public. The cost of completing the line from Walhalla to Clayton is $1,013,000 by a route which avoids the tunnels making the distance 26.8 miles longer. It will cost some $240,000 additional to complete the tunnel. This report is now being considered, and we hope the order may soon go forth to complete the road. It would be the greatest benefit of any road now in projection for South Carolina, and all of our people, from the sea to the mountains, would reap great advantages from its construction.
The report of Col. J. W. Iry, the Chief Engineer and Superintendent of the Columbia & Greenville Railroad, upon the surveys of the Blue Ridge Railroad has been completed and made public. The cost of completing the line from Walhalla to Clayton is $1,013,000 by a route which avoids the tunnels making the distance 26.8 miles longer. It will cost some $240,000 additional to complete the tunnel. This report is now being considered, and we hope the order may soon go forth to complete the road. It would be the greatest benefit of any road now in projection for South Carolina, and all of our people, from the sea to the mountains, would reap great advantages from its construction.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Exploration
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Blue Ridge Railroad
Columbia Greenville Railroad
Railroad Surveys
Tunnel Costs
South Carolina Benefits
What entities or persons were involved?
Col. J. W. Iry
Where did it happen?
From Walhalla To Clayton, South Carolina
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Key Persons
Col. J. W. Iry
Location
From Walhalla To Clayton, South Carolina
Story Details
Report on surveys estimates costs for completing the Blue Ridge Railroad line, avoiding or including tunnels, with hopes for construction to benefit the state.