Straphanging in the USA: Trolleys and Subways in American Life

Kids, Two Wheels, Four Wheels, No Wheels, Transportation, Railroads and Trains, People and Places, History, Nonfiction
Cover of the book Straphanging in the USA: Trolleys and Subways in American Life by Martin W. Sandler, Oxford University Press
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Author: Martin W. Sandler ISBN: 9780190285203
Publisher: Oxford University Press Publication: September 4, 2003
Imprint: Oxford University Press Language: English
Author: Martin W. Sandler
ISBN: 9780190285203
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Publication: September 4, 2003
Imprint: Oxford University Press
Language: English
A riveting look at the evolution of transportation in American cities, Straphanging in America begins with an examination of the horsecar and omnibus, then traces the extraordinary impact of the cable car, elevated railway, interurban, and subway on city life -- and the nation. Capturing peoples imaginations with its magical use of electricity, trolley cars made pollution-free, inexpensive, mass urban transportation possible and created suburbs. Interurbans connected cities, spawned new towns, and made overland travel a national pastime. Subways solved the problem of street congestion. Beyond the effects on landscape, urban transport unified cities as people of all economic backgrounds rubbed elbows. Vividly illustrating Americas urban transformation, Straphanging in America captures the excitement of a nation and its burgeoning technology.
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A riveting look at the evolution of transportation in American cities, Straphanging in America begins with an examination of the horsecar and omnibus, then traces the extraordinary impact of the cable car, elevated railway, interurban, and subway on city life -- and the nation. Capturing peoples imaginations with its magical use of electricity, trolley cars made pollution-free, inexpensive, mass urban transportation possible and created suburbs. Interurbans connected cities, spawned new towns, and made overland travel a national pastime. Subways solved the problem of street congestion. Beyond the effects on landscape, urban transport unified cities as people of all economic backgrounds rubbed elbows. Vividly illustrating Americas urban transformation, Straphanging in America captures the excitement of a nation and its burgeoning technology.

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