Syracuse, Lake Shore and Northern Railroad
| Company type | Interurban railway |
|---|---|
| Industry | Transportation |
| Founded | September 9, 1905 |
| Defunct | 1917 |
| Fate | Reorganized as Empire State Railroad in 1917 |
| Headquarters | Syracuse , United States |
Area served | Syracuse, Baldwinsville, Phoenix, Fulton, Minetto, Oswego, New York State Fair grounds at Long Branch Park |
| Products | Electric railway transportation |
The Syracuse, Lake Shore and Northern Railroad was established as an interurban railway on September 9, 1905, following its purchase by the Beebe Syndicate. This electric railway extended from Syracuse, New York to Baldwinsville, New York, spanning , and included a branch line reaching the New York State Fair grounds located at Long Branch Park, amounting to a total of of electrified track.
By the year 1911, the railroad operated 13 daily electric limited trains traveling at high speeds, connecting Syracuse with Baldwinsville, Phoenix, Fulton, Minetto, and Oswego, thereby servicing important local markets.
In 1917, the company underwent reorganization under the name Empire State Railroad and maintained streetcar operations until it ceased service in 1931.