Earlville New York NYO & WRR Depot Train Station 1910 Real Photo Postcard

The New York, Ontario and Western Railway (N.Y.O. & W.R.R.), often called the O&W, was a vital regional railroad serving upstate New York from the late 19th century into the mid-20th century. It connected agricultural and industrial centers, extending from Oswego and other points to Weehawken, New Jersey, across the Hudson River from New York City. Stations like the one in Earlville, N.Y., were crucial nodes in this network, facilitating both passenger travel and the extensive movement of freight that underpinned the regional economy.