The Chautauqua Traction Company, of Jamestown, N. Y., anticipating a favorable decision from the Railroad Commissioners on its application for permission to build its proposed line, some time ago purchased the entire equipment for the road, and the rails, ties, poles, etc., have been distributed along the proposed route in order that there shall be no delay in construction. Already a construction gang is at work on the proposed line from Jamestown to Lakewood, via Celoron, which will take the place of the present Lakewood line of the Jamestown Street Railway Company, which is closely identified with the new company, its principal executive officers being the same. Just how long it will take to complete the line it is impossible to say at this time, but the promoters expect to operate cars between Jamestown and the Chautauqua assembly grounds before the close of the present season. The power house in Jamestown is being erected with as much haste as is consistent with good work, and rolling stock and power equipment of the road have already been shipped by the manufacturers. The road will follow the contour of Chautauqua Lake closely from Lakewood to Mayville, passing along what is known as “the Lake road.” It will not enter the Chautauqua grounds, but will establish a station in accordance with the wish of the institution, probably opposite the Vincent Avenue gate. The road will offer a quicker and more convenient route to Chautauqua for tourists from both Mayville and Jamestown. It will mark an era in the development of that portion of the country which lies along and to the southward of Chautauqua Lake.
Source: Street Railway Journal, 25 July 1903, p. 138. Found on Google Books.