How We Got to Coney Island

The Development of Mass Transportation in Brooklyn and Kings County

Autori

• Brian J. Cudahy

Parametri

• 390 pagine
• 14 ore di lettura

• Trasporti

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The book explores the evolution of mass transportation in Brooklyn over 150 years, detailing the development of trolleys, streetcars, steamboats, and railways. It highlights how these transportation systems contributed to Brooklyn's growth and connected it to New York City and beyond, ultimately shaping the borough and its relationship with the famous Coney Island resort. The inclusion of tables, charts, photographs, and maps enriches the narrative, providing a comprehensive visual and historical context.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2002

(In brossura)