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Lackawanna Train Tracks East Orange

Traffic Deaths Surged in the Early 20th Century, a Public Works Project to Prevent...

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In the early 20th century, Trollies, trains, horses, bikes, and cars all scrambled on lawless roads. Deaths and injuries were commonplace. To help the situation, the Lackawanna Railroad eliminated 19 deadly grade crossings in Orange and East Orange. The yearlong project, which began in 1922, will soon mark a centennial.

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