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John Madigan owned many properties in South Morgantown. In 1906, in order to link these properties, he developed a street car system and called it the South Morgantown Traction Company. He called it this because most of its route was in South Morgantown, and ended at Traction Park.

1. John Madigan, Owner of South Morgantown Traction Company in Morgantown, Monongalia County, W. Va.

IDNO:: 038648
Title:: John Madigan, Owner of South Morgantown Traction Company in Morgantown, Monongalia County, W. Va.
Description:: John Madigan owned many properties in South Morgantown. In 1906, in order to link these properties, he developed a street car system and called it the South Morgantown Traction Company. He called it this because most of its route was in South Morgantown, and ended at Traction Park.

Home of Mr. John Madigan, owner of the South Morgantown Traction Company in Morgantown, West Virginia. The house was located on Dorsey Avenue.

2. Home of John Madigan, Morgantown, W. Va.

IDNO:: 038649
Title:: Home of John Madigan, Morgantown, W. Va.
Description:: Home of Mr. John Madigan, owner of the South Morgantown Traction Company in Morgantown, West Virginia. The house was located on Dorsey Avenue.