Despite the company name, this company did not build what became known as the Mount Tabor line, but instead the “South Mount Tabor” steam motor line, which became better known as the Hawthorne line after the avenue it ran along on the East Side.
In 1891, the company commenced laying track along SE 11th Avenue south of Hawthorne towards Sellwood but suspended work when they ran out of rails. This stub was used by the succeeding East Side Railway Company to build their line to Sellwood, Milwaukie and Oregon City.
| Years of Operation: | January 2, 1889 (incorporation)–May 15, 1892 |
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| Preceded By: | A franchise granted to George W. Brown in October 1888 – before it was discovered that such franchises could not be held by individuals. He incorporated this company and transferred the franchise to it once informed of this fact. |
| Succeeded By: | ‣ |