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If someone was travelling from New York City to San Francisco in 1871, what station would they leave from? What is known about Emigrant Trains?

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If someone was travelling from New York City to San Francisco in 1871, what station would they leave from? What is known about Emigrant Trains?

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The only depot in Manhattan in 1871 was Grand Central (New York Central) which opened that year. All others were in located in Jersey City, Hobeken, and Weehawken. Passengers took ferries across the Hudson River to to New Jersey to reach them. —Bruce C.