Read Books Online and Download eBooks, EPub, PDF, Mobi, Kindle, Text Full Free.
Florida Railroads In The 1920s
Download Florida Railroads In The 1920s full books in PDF, epub, and Kindle. Read online Florida Railroads In The 1920s ebook anywhere anytime directly on your device. Fast Download speed and no annoying ads. We cannot guarantee that every ebooks is available!
Book Synopsis Florida Railroads in the 1920's by : Gregg Turner
Download or read book Florida Railroads in the 1920's written by Gregg Turner and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2006-02-22 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Florida’s railroads emerged in the 1830s amid Native American upheaval and territorial colonization. Many periods of development marked this fascinating heritage, but one era towers above the rest: the 1920s. It was then that Florida experienced a colossal land boom, one of the greatest migration and building stories in American history. People poured into the state as never before, real estate traded hands at breakneck speed, and the landscape added countless new homes, hotels, apartments, and commercial buildings. Florida’s biggest railroads—the Atlantic Coast Line, Seaboard Air Line, and Florida East Coast—were unprepared for the tidal wave of traffic. Thus, the “Big Three” had to rapidly expand and increase capacity. Dozens of projects unfolded at great cost, by one estimate over $100 million. When the building frenzy ended, the railway map of the state stood at its greatest extent—some 5,700 miles. Further, the frequency of railway service within and to the Sunshine State reached an unprecedented level, never again to be repeated.
Book Synopsis A Journey into Florida Railroad History by : Gregg M. Turner
Download or read book A Journey into Florida Railroad History written by Gregg M. Turner and published by University Press of Florida. This book was released on 2012-03-25 with total page 393 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It is safe to say that without railroads, Florida wouldn't be what it is today. Railroads connected the state's important cities and towns, conquered the peninsula's vast and seemingly impenetrable interior, ushered in untold numbers of settlers and tourists, and conveyed to market--faster than any previous means of transportation--the myriad products of Florida's mines, forests, factories, farms, and groves. Gregg Turner traces the long, slow development of Florida railroads, from the first tentative lines in the 1830s, through the boom of the 1880s, to the maturity of the railroad system in the 1920s. At the end of that decade nearly 6,000 miles of labyrinthine track covered the state. Turner also examines the decline of the industry, as the automobile rose to prominence in American culture and lines were abandoned or sold for hiking trails and green spaces. Meticulously researched and richly illustrated--including many never-before-published images--A Journey into Florida Railroad History is a comprehensive, authoritative history of the subject. Written by one of the nation's foremost authorities on Florida railroads, it explores all the key players and companies, and every significant period of development. This engaging and lively story will be savored and enjoyed by generations to come.
Book Synopsis A Short History of Florida Railroads by : Gregg Turner
Download or read book A Short History of Florida Railroads written by Gregg Turner and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2003 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Florida's railroad heritage began in the 1830s amidst Native American upheaval and territorial colonization. Surpassing waterways as the primary mode of transport, the "Iron Horse" linked practically every town and city, carried tourists and locals, and ably conveyed the wealth of Florida's mines, factories, forests, groves, and farms. Nearly 175 years later, railroads still remain a dependable source of transport within the Sunshine State.
Book Synopsis Florida Railroads by : Seth H. Bramson
Download or read book Florida Railroads written by Seth H. Bramson and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2019-07-29 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The history of Florida railroads began as early as 1834, when the Tallahassee-St. Marks Railroad incorporated. On April 14, 1836, the St. Joseph-Lake Wimico line was the first to be put into service, with trains operating between the boomtown of St. Joseph and the Apalachicola River. Although the Florida railroad "boom" began with Henry Flagler and Henry Bradley Plant, the expansion continued into the 1920s when the president of Seaboard Railway, S. Davies Warfield, extended his lines to Miami and Naples. With the passage of time, numerous railroads were bought, merged, or abandoned. Today, 12 full-service railroads are still operating as well as several port railroads.
Book Synopsis A Milestone Celebration by : Gregg M. Turner
Download or read book A Milestone Celebration written by Gregg M. Turner and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: During Florida's land boom of the 1920s Americans flocked to the Sunshine State as never before. Countless new homes arose, as did commercial buildings and municipal projects. Famous cities of today, including Boca Raton, Hollywood, Coral Gables, and Venice, sprang to life during those heady times. Eager for boom traffic, the Seaboard Air Line Railway connected both coasts of the state and advanced rails down to West Palm Beach, but President S. Davies Warfield wanted more! In 1926, two major extensions were rushed to completion - one to Naples, the other to the "Magic City" of Miami. To open the additions, Warfield invited 700 guests from 18 states and pampered them aboard five identical passenger train sections of the Orange Blossom Special. Afterwards, he sent each invitee a souvenir: a leather slipcase containing two privately printed booklets, one describing the Seaboard and the territory it served, the other recounting the fabled journey just completed. Rarely seen by the public and today treasured by collectors, the booklets are reproduced herein along with - for the first time - many historic images. Together they record a remarkable celebration of American railroad history.
Book Synopsis The Florida Land Boom of the 1920s by : Gregg M. Turner
Download or read book The Florida Land Boom of the 1920s written by Gregg M. Turner and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2015-04-27 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: During the Roaring Twenties, millions of Americans moved to the Sunshine State seeking quick riches in real estate. Many made fortunes; others returned home penniless. Within a few years thousands of residential subdivisions, palatial estates, inviting apartment buildings and impressive commercial complexes were built. Opulent theaters and imposing churches opened, along with hundreds of municipal projects. A unique architectural theme emerged, today known as Mediterranean Revival. Railways and highways saw a renaissance. New cities--Boca Raton, Hollywood-by-the-Sea, Venice--were built from scratch and dozens of existing communities like St. Petersburg, Fort Lauderdale and Orlando were forever transformed by the speculative fever. Florida has experienced numerous land booms but none more sweeping than that of the 1920s. This illuminating account details how one of the greatest migration and development episodes in American history began, reached dizzying heights, then rapidly collapsed.
Book Synopsis Railroad Depots of Central Florida by : Michael Mulligan
Download or read book Railroad Depots of Central Florida written by Michael Mulligan and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2008 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Railroads have served the northern counties of Central Florida since before the Civil War. Following the war, railroads expanded down the peninsula to bring transportation services to even more people and places throughout the region. By 1929, the railroad network in the state had reached its peak, with some communities being served by two or more railroad lines. Trains provided the means for growth and development, and the local depot was the focal point of every town throughout Florida's central region. Stretching across the middle section of the peninsula from coast to coast, the Central Florida area includes Levy, Gilchrist, Alachua, Putnam, and Volusia Counties to the north, while the counties of Sarasota, Desoto, Highland, Osceola, and Brevard define the southern boundary. Featuring depots of the Atlantic Coast Line, Seaboard Air Line, Florida East Coast, and their predecessor railroads, the photographs used by the author were obtained from local historical groups, the Florida State Archives, and private collections.
Book Synopsis Annual Report of the Railroad Commission of the State of Florida by : Railroad Commission of the State of Florida
Download or read book Annual Report of the Railroad Commission of the State of Florida written by Railroad Commission of the State of Florida and published by . This book was released on 1898 with total page 738 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Railroads of Southwest Florida by : Gregg M. Turner
Download or read book Railroads of Southwest Florida written by Gregg M. Turner and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 1999 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When the first "Iron Horse" arrived in Southwest Florida--at Charlotte Harbor in 1886--nearly 150,000 miles of railroads already existed in America, the transcontinental route was open, and Pullman sleeping cars were in wide use. But despite a late start, railroads forever transformed this beautiful region of the Sunshine State and connected its people to the outside world. In Railroads of Southwest Florida, the golden age of railroading is documented with captivating images of stations, machines, and the people whose lives were affected by this significant form of transportation. From interior views of well-furnished passenger cars to scenes of hardworking men who made it all possible, this collection provides a thorough look at a fascinating, almost forgotten heritage.
Book Synopsis Florida East Coast Railway And Hotels by : Florida East Coast Railway
Download or read book Florida East Coast Railway And Hotels written by Florida East Coast Railway and published by Legare Street Press. This book was released on 2023-07-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book chronicles the history of the Florida East Coast Railway and the hotels it spawned, from the boom years of the early 20th century to the lean times of the Great Depression. Featuring rare photographs, maps, and documents from the company's archives, it offers a fascinating look at one of America's most iconic railroads. Whether you're a railfan, a history buff, or just someone with an interest in Florida's past, this book is a must-read. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Book Synopsis Seaboard Air Line Railway by : Richard E. Prince
Download or read book Seaboard Air Line Railway written by Richard E. Prince and published by Indiana University Press. This book was released on 2000 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A thorough history of the Seaboard and its various predecessors and subsidiary lines.
Book Synopsis Florida East Coast Railway by : Seth H. Bramson
Download or read book Florida East Coast Railway written by Seth H. Bramson and published by Arcadia Library Editions. This book was released on 2006-10 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Florida East Coast Railway has been the speedway to America's playground for more than 110 years. FEC offered some of America's finest rail passenger service until 1968 and remains the freight lifeline of Florida's east coast. The railroad arrived on the shores of Biscayne Bay on April 15, 1896, and it reached Key West in January 1912. That feat etched both Henry Flagler's and the railroad's names in Florida and U.S. railroad history. FEC's operation is so precise and punctual, its roadbed and motive power so well maintained, that it is the benchmark for every other railroad in the country.
Download or read book The Railroad Trainman written by and published by . This book was released on 1922 with total page 730 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author :United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Interstate Commerce Publisher : ISBN 13 : Total Pages :820 pages Book Rating :4.:/5 (319 download)
Book Synopsis Investigation of Railroads, Holding Companies, and Affiliated Companies. Preliminary Report: 1920-24 by : United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Interstate Commerce
Download or read book Investigation of Railroads, Holding Companies, and Affiliated Companies. Preliminary Report: 1920-24 written by United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Interstate Commerce and published by . This book was released on 1940 with total page 820 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author :Chicago and eastern Illinois railroad company (1877-1920) [from old catalog] Publisher : ISBN 13 : Total Pages :32 pages Book Rating :4.:/5 (14 download)
Book Synopsis The Chicago and Florida Limited Trains by : Chicago and eastern Illinois railroad company (1877-1920) [from old catalog]
Download or read book The Chicago and Florida Limited Trains written by Chicago and eastern Illinois railroad company (1877-1920) [from old catalog] and published by . This book was released on 1892 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Key West Extension by : Florida East Coast Railway
Download or read book Key West Extension written by Florida East Coast Railway and published by . This book was released on 1912 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Modification of Transportation Act, 1920 by : United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Interstate Commerce
Download or read book Modification of Transportation Act, 1920 written by United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Interstate Commerce and published by . This book was released on 1922 with total page 770 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Considers legislation to restrict ICC jurisdiction in matters related to Federal regulation of intrastate transportation rates.
