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The Street Railway System Of Philadelphia: Its History And Present Condition (1897)

The Street Railway System Of Philadelphia: Its History And Present Condition (1897)

Speirs, Frederic William

Hardcover

Transportation GeneralFiction AnthologiesGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1120976138
ISBN13: 9781120976130
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Feb 17 2010
Pages: 138
Weight: 0.83
Height: 0.44 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Street Railway System Of Philadelphia: Its History And Present Condition is a book written by Frederic William Speirs in 1897. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the street railway system in Philadelphia, including its history and current state at the time of publication. The author delves into the development of the system, from the early horse-drawn cars to the more modern electric trolleys. Speirs also discusses the various companies that operated the system and the challenges they faced, such as labor disputes and financial difficulties. The book includes numerous illustrations and photographs that provide a visual representation of the system and its evolution over time. Overall, The Street Railway System Of Philadelphia: Its History And Present Condition is an informative and detailed account of one of the most important transportation systems in the United States during the late 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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