Introduction

The Lockport & Niagara Falls was chartered in 1834 to build from Lockport on the Erie Canal west to Niagara Falls. It opened in 1838.   On December 14, 1850 it was reorganized as the Rochester, Lockport & Niagara Falls Railroad, and an extension east to Rochester opened on July 1, 1852. It was consolidated into the NYC in 1853.