The West Shore Railroad

The West Shore Railroad was the name name of a railroad that started from New York City north along the west shore of the Hudson River to Albany, New York and then on west to Buffalo, New York. Here are some of the ads that appeared in newspapers in the early 1900's for travel on that railway.

New York Tribune - 1906

The New York Evening World - 1908

New York Tribune - 1921

CATSKILL -SHAWANGUNK Mountain Region -

No one has ever visited the resorts region, "in the midst of the eternal hills" in Ulster Greene and Delaware Counties, New York, without bringing away an abiding love for its beautiful scenery, invigorating air and many pleasures. Nature itself combines with the craftsmanship of man to provide every pastime and comfort that can be desired. The foods from adjacent farms are the best obtainable. Every hotel and boarding house facility is provided for people of moderate means as well as those whose resources are more abundant. Most accessible mountain region in the world - 90 Miles from Broadway - Easily Reached by N. Y. Central Railroad, Hudson River Day Line, West Shore Railroad, Central Hudson Steamboat Company, Ulster & Delaware Railroad, Saugerties & N.J. Steamboat Co. and Wallkill Valley Railroad. Parlor and Club Car Service leaving New York, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday beginning July 2nd. 

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