Los Angeles Railway Yellow Cars

Autori

• Jim Walker

Parametri

Pagine

130pagine

Tempo di lettura

5ore

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Focusing on the evolution of local rail transit in Los Angeles, the book highlights the "Yellow Cars," which served as essential neighborhood lines in the early to mid-20th century. It details the integration of various transit systems into the Pacific Electric Railway, orchestrated by rail magnate Henry Edwards Huntington. The narrative captures a transformative era, illustrated through evocative photographs that depict the impact of societal changes, economic fluctuations, and the eventual transition from streetcars to bus services.

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Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2007

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