Interurban Railways And Urban America

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Interurban Railways And Urban America

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Author : John R. Ottensmann
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2018

Interurban Railways And Urban America written by John R. Ottensmann and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018 with categories.

Electric interurban railways emerged as a new transportation alternative for a brief period in the early decades of the twentieth century. The extent of this development varied widely, with some states getting extensive networks and others having little or nothing. Where present, interurbans shaped urban growth. Larger cites grew more rapidly in states with more interurbans. In Indiana, populations of cities and towns served by more interurban lines increased faster. Interurbans appear to have been associated with more suburban development in large metropolitan areas. The growth of the greater Los Angeles area was shaped by the vast Pacific Electric interurban system. Those cities that had interurban service grew at a faster pace than the rest of the area in the early decades of the twentieth century.

The Electric Interurban Railways In America

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Author : George Woodman Hilton
language : en
Publisher: Stanford University Press
Release Date : 1964

The Electric Interurban Railways In America written by George Woodman Hilton and has been published by Stanford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1964 with Transportation categories.

One of the most colorful yet neglected eras in American transportation history is re-created in this definitive history of the electric interurbans. Built with the idea of attracting short-distance passenger traffic and light freight, the interurbans were largely constructed in the early 1900s. The rise of the automobile and motor transport caused the industry to decline after World War I, and the depression virtually annihilated the industry by the middle 1930s. Part I describes interurban construction, technology, passenger and freight traffic, financial history, and final decline and abandonment. Part II presents individual histories (with route maps) of the more than 300 companies of the interurban industry. Reviews "A first-rate work of such detail and discernment that it might well serve as a model for all corporate biographies. . . . A wonderfully capable job of distillation." —Trains "Few economic, social, and business historians can afford to miss this definitive study." —Mississippi Valley Historical Review "All seekers after nostalgia will be interested in this encyclopedic volume on the days when the clang, clang of the trolley was the most exciting travel sound the suburbs knew." —Harper's Magazine "A fascinating and instructive chapter in the history of American transportation." —Journal of Economic History "The hint that behind the grand facade of scholarship lies an expanse of boyish enthusiasm is strengthened by a lovingly amassed and beautifully reproduced collection of 37 photographs." —The Nation

Proceedings Of The American Street And Interurban Railway Association

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Author : American Street and Interurban Railway Association
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1910

Proceedings Of The American Street And Interurban Railway Association written by American Street and Interurban Railway Association and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1910 with Electric railroads categories.

Electric Interurbans And The American People

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Author : H. Roger Grant
language : en
Publisher: Indiana University Press
Release Date : 2016-10-31

Electric Interurbans And The American People written by H. Roger Grant and has been published by Indiana University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-10-31 with Transportation categories.

“A well-written social history of the shortest-lived major US transportation mode” from the railway historian and author of A Mighty Fine Road (Choice). One of the most intriguing yet neglected pieces of American transportation history, electric interurban railroads were designed to assist shoppers, salesmen, farmers, commuters, and pleasure-seekers alike with short distance travel. At a time when most roads were unpaved and horse and buggy travel were costly and difficult, these streetcar-like electric cars were essential to economic growth. But why did interurban fever strike so suddenly and extensively in the Midwest and other areas? Why did thousands of people withdraw their savings to get onto what they believed to be a “gravy train?” How did officials of competing steam railroads respond to these challenges to their operations? H. Roger Grant explores the rise and fall of this fleeting form of transportation that started in the early 1900s and was defunct just 30 years later. Perfect for railfans, Electric Interurbans and the American People is a comprehensive contribution for those who love the flanged wheel. “With this book, the subject no longer has footnote status. In fact, Grant’s work deserves a place alongside some of the other landmark surveys of the subject . . . Here, Grant moves beyond the receiverships, the rickety track, and all that fascinating rolling stock. He shows us why the whole darned thing mattered.” —Railroad History “H. Roger Grant has produced a fine social history of America’s electric interurbans, exploring the relationship between people and those railway enterprises. The book fills a void, is eminently readable, and richly illustrated.” —Don L. Hofsommer, author of Off the Main Lines

Proceedings Of The American Street And Interurban Railway Transportation And Traffic Association

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Author : American Street and Interurban Railway Transportation and Traffic Association
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1910

Proceedings Of The American Street And Interurban Railway Transportation And Traffic Association written by American Street and Interurban Railway Transportation and Traffic Association and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1910 with Electric railroads categories.

Proceedings Of The American Street And Interurban Railway Engineering Association

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Author : American Street and Interurban Railway Engineering Association
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1910

Proceedings Of The American Street And Interurban Railway Engineering Association written by American Street and Interurban Railway Engineering Association and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1910 with Electric railroads categories.

Urban And Interurban Electric Railways

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Author : Boston Elevated Railway Company. Library
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1930

Urban And Interurban Electric Railways written by Boston Elevated Railway Company. Library and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1930 with Street-railroads categories.

Economics Of Inter Urban Railways

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Author : Louis E. Fischer
language : en
Publisher: Legare Street Press
Release Date : 2022-10-27

Economics Of Inter Urban Railways written by Louis E. Fischer and has been published by Legare Street Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-10-27 with Business & Economics categories.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Metropolitan Railways

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Author : William D. Middleton
language : en
Publisher: Indiana University Press
Release Date : 2003

Metropolitan Railways written by William D. Middleton and has been published by Indiana University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with Transportation categories.

"Metropolitan Railways" is a large-scale, illustrated volume that deals with the growth and development of urban rail transit systems in North America.

Street And Interurban Railroads

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Author : Brent Cassan
language : en
Publisher: Booksurge Publishing
Release Date : 2007

Street And Interurban Railroads written by Brent Cassan and has been published by Booksurge Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with History categories.

This bibliography will serve as a useful starting point for research on street and interurban railroads. It includes books from standard trade publishers, as well as government documents, and engineering reports.