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1870
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| Map adapted from: The Lackawanna Railroad in Northwest New Jersey - Lowenthal/Greenberg |
By 1869 construction of the two major extensions of the railroad was complete. The first, to Branchville was opened on July 3, 1869 and the second, to Franklin opened a few months later having been delayed by the construction of two large stone arches outside of the town.
Notice that Newton was left dangling on a spur at this time, causing the citizens of that town to raise money in order that the railroad would build a connection through town.
