The Electric Interurban Railways In America
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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
The Electric Interurban Railways In America
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Author : George W. Hilton
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2022
The Electric Interurban Railways In America written by George W. Hilton and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022 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.
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 Engineering Association
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Author : American Street and Interurban Railway Engineering Association
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1909
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 1909 with Electric railroads categories.
Electric Indiana
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Author : Carlos Arnaldo Schwantes
language : en
Publisher: Indiana University Press
Release Date : 2023-08-15
Electric Indiana written by Carlos Arnaldo Schwantes 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 2023-08-15 with History categories.
In the early twentieth century, an epic battle was waged across America between the interurban railway and the automobile, two technologies that arose at roughly the same time in the late 1890s. Nowhere was this conflict more evident than in the Midwest, and specifically Indiana, where cities of industry such as Indianapolis, Gary, and Terre Haute were growing faster every day. By 1904, Indianapolis had opened the Traction Terminal, which was widely acclaimed to be the largest and most impressive interurban station in the world. Yet, today there is only 90-mile remnant of this one great system still operating within Indiana. Featuring over 90 illustrations and featuring contemporary accounts and newspaper articles from the period, Electric Indiana is a biographical study of the rise and fall of a onetime important transportation technology that achieved its most impressive development within the Hoosier state.
Proceedings Of The American Street And Interurban Railway Transportation And Traffic Association
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Author : American Transit Operating Association
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1932
Proceedings Of The American Street And Interurban Railway Transportation And Traffic Association written by American Transit Operating Association and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1932 with Electric railroads categories.
High Speed Electric Interurban Railways
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Author : George H. Gibson
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1904
High Speed Electric Interurban Railways written by George H. Gibson and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1904 with Electric railroads categories.
Proceedings Of The American Electric Railway Association
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Author : American Electric Railway Association
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1931
Proceedings Of The American Electric Railway Association written by American Electric Railway Association and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1931 with Electric railroads categories.
Electric Railway Review Volume 16
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Author : American Street and Interurban Railway a
language : en
Publisher: Franklin Classics Trade Press
Release Date : 2018-10-30
Electric Railway Review Volume 16 written by American Street and Interurban Railway a and has been published by Franklin Classics Trade Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-10-30 with categories.
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The Toledo Port Clinton And Lakeside Railway
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Author : George W. Hilton
language : en
Publisher: Montevallo Historical Press, Inc.
Release Date : 2019-12-24
The Toledo Port Clinton And Lakeside Railway written by George W. Hilton and has been published by Montevallo Historical Press, Inc. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-12-24 with Transportation categories.
The newest version of George W. Hilton’s classic electric interurban history book is here! At the dawn of the twentieth century, before good roads were common and everybody owned an automobile, Northwestern Ohio was the home of the Toledo, Port Clinton and Lakeside Railway. The TPC&L began operating in 1905 and didn’t entirely close until 1958–that was decades after other railways like it gave up! This fascinating book, first published in 1964, contains the story of the line as told by noted transportation authority George W. Hilton, including its construction in the days of “interurban fever,” the boats that carried passengers from Marblehead to Cedar Point and Sandusky, its varied rolling stock, accidents, and more! This ebook version contains all content from the printed volume.