It began operations in August 1860 , as a horse - drawn rail .
The Central City Railway was chartered on April 19 , 1859 , and was the first street railway company in Syracuse , New York .
Central City Railway began operations in August 1860 , as a horse - drawn rail .
The Central City Railway was chartered on April 19 , 1859 , and was the first street railway company in Syracuse , New York .