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Book Synopsis Railway Depots, Stations & Terminals by : Brian Solomon
Download or read book Railway Depots, Stations & Terminals written by Brian Solomon and published by Voyageur Press (MN). This book was released on 2015-10 with total page 179 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ride the rails with famed railroad historian, Brian Solomon, and learn about the incredible architecture and history of stations across America.
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 Railroad Depots of Michigan by : David J. Mrozek
Download or read book Railroad Depots of Michigan written by David J. Mrozek and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2008 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Michigan has a rich railroad history, which began in November 1836, when the Erie and Kalamazoo Railroad initiated service between Toledo, Ohio, and Adrian, Michigan. That first Erie and Kalamazoo train consisted of stagecoach-like vehicles linked together and pulled by horses. Steam locomotive-hauled trains were still eight months in the future. As these new transportation entities grew and prospered, they put in place more elaborate station buildings in the communities they served. By the end of the 19th century, some of the larger railroad stations being built in Michigan were works of art in their own right. But whatever size and form they took, railroad stations were uniquely styled buildings, and there was generally no mistaking them for anything else. This volume portrays some of Michigan's finest railroad stations during their heyday in the second decade of the 20th century.
Book Synopsis Railroad Depots of Northeast Ohio by : Mark J. Camp
Download or read book Railroad Depots of Northeast Ohio written by Mark J. Camp and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2007 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first rail lines in northeast Ohio opened for business in July 1850, and by the 1890s, northeast Ohio was laced with railroad tracks. Cleveland was the hub of railroad activity, and important rail-served lake ports developed at Ashtabula, Conneaut, Fairport Harbor, Huron, and Lorain. Akron became a center of southerly east-west lines. Over 310 passenger and combination depots were established at various points along the railroads to serve the needs of passengers traveling throughout northeast Ohio. Depots were the focal point of communities--news arrived over their telegraphs, traveling salesmen gathered on the trackside platforms, depot staff maneuvered four-wheel wagons loaded with baggage, parcels, and milk cans, locals gathered to meet, greet, and send off family and friends. The depot was a veritable beehive of activity at train time. Railroad Depots of Northeast Ohio offers a glimpse into these golden years of train travel through the use of early postcards and photographs of selected depots and related structures.
Book Synopsis Railway Depots, Stations & Terminals by : Brian Solomon
Download or read book Railway Depots, Stations & Terminals written by Brian Solomon and published by Voyageur Press. This book was released on 2015-10-01 with total page 179 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the railway's beginnings, the station building, itself, had civic importance greater than ordinary structures. Let historian Brian Solomon show you how beautifully it filled that role. Railway Depots, Stations & Terminals is a unique book about some of the finest, most interesting, and most famous railway stations. Contemporary photographs, historic images, and postcard views provide an in-depth look at the architectural gems that dot the railroad landscape. The railway station has a special role in people's lives. Stations have served as the gateway to the world's great cities and the point of contact for remote towns. The inherent nature of the station is different from that of other buildings; it is an entrance, an exit, a place to rest, and a stop along the way. It can be the first thing a traveler sees and the last memory of a favorite city. Facing both the street and the tracks, the station is naturally a point of departure and a face of the city it serves. Brian Solomon, one of today's most accomplished railway historians, leads you through a one-of-a-kind exploration of the history and architecture of depots, stations, and terminals.
Book Synopsis Central Illinois Train Depots by : Thomas Dyrek
Download or read book Central Illinois Train Depots written by Thomas Dyrek and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2021 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the mid-1800s to the early 1960s, the most integral place for Central Illinois communities was the train depot. These buildings, home to wooden benches, telegraph equipment, and old train schedules hanging on the wall, were the gateway to the rest of the world. One could catch a train to almost anywhere in the United States back in the day, but during the postwar years of America, the railroad depot faded into history. Decreased train ridership due to the increasing popularity of air travel and automobiles led to thousands of these once-important buildings closing and later being burned or torn down. From larger union depots in cities like Bloomington and Peoria to smaller isolated stops, Central Illinois Train Depots tells the story of buildings that once played vital roles in the development of communities throughout Central Illinois.
Book Synopsis Railroad Depots of Central Ohio by : Mark J. Camp
Download or read book Railroad Depots of Central Ohio written by Mark J. Camp and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2008 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: By the mid-1850s, the railroad craze had hit central Ohio. Pioneer railroads that were to evolve into portions of the Baltimore and Ohio, New York Central, and Pennsylvania Railroads connected the state capital, Columbus, with the canals, Lake Erie, and the Ohio River. The region was crisscrossed by numerous other lines by 1880; Columbus became the main hub while other railroad centers included Circleville, Delaware, Mansfield, Mount Vernon, Newark, and Zanesville. Hundreds of depots were built throughout central Ohio to serve railroad passengers and to handle baggage, mail, and freight. Depots became the center of commerce and activity at communities--big and small. With the discontinuance of passenger trains across the Buckeye State, many depots disappeared from trackside--many simply demolished, others relocated for non-railroad uses. Railroad Depots of Central Ohio offers a pictorial history of selected depots, centering around Columbus and Franklin County, using old postcards and vintage photographs.
Author :United States. Congress. House. Committee on Education and Labor. Select Subcommittee on Education Publisher : ISBN 13 : Total Pages :82 pages Book Rating :4.0/5 (18 download)
Book Synopsis To Make Used Railroad Depots Into Cultural Centers by : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Education and Labor. Select Subcommittee on Education
Download or read book To Make Used Railroad Depots Into Cultural Centers written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Education and Labor. Select Subcommittee on Education and published by . This book was released on 1972 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Railroad Depots of West Central Ohio by : Mark J. Camp
Download or read book Railroad Depots of West Central Ohio written by Mark J. Camp and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2006-04 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Twelve railroad lines served west central Ohio around 1907 and were the lifeblood of the communities they ran through. Bellefontaine, Bradford, and Crestline became major terminals, and lesser known places like Dola, Ohio City, and Peoria also owe their existence to the iron horse. Around 300 depots served the west central region, with the earliest dating to the late 1840s. The depot was the center of activity in the smallest village to the largest city. Many of the depots no longer exist--victims of progress, nature, or neglect. Some survive as historical museums, various businesses, and residences; a few remain in railroad use. The proud history of railroading lives on in the restored depots at Bucyrus and Galion--two architectural gems of the Buckeye State. Railroad Depots of West Central Ohio shares a tale of the golden age of rail travel through vintage postcards and mid-20th-century photographs of selected depots and other railroad structures.
Book Synopsis To Make Used Railroad Depots Into Cultural Centers, Hearing Before the Select Subcommittee on Education...., 92-2, on H.R. 9719.., Hearing Held in Baltimore, Md., August 4, 1972 by : United States. Congress. House. Education and Labor
Download or read book To Make Used Railroad Depots Into Cultural Centers, Hearing Before the Select Subcommittee on Education...., 92-2, on H.R. 9719.., Hearing Held in Baltimore, Md., August 4, 1972 written by United States. Congress. House. Education and Labor and published by . This book was released on 1972 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Railroad Depots of Northwest Ohio by : Mark J. Camp
Download or read book Railroad Depots of Northwest Ohio written by Mark J. Camp and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2005-07-06 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chartered as early as 1832, Northwestern Ohio railroads were among the first in the Midwest. Toledo, a rapidly developing lake port at the mouth of the Maumee River, was the destination point for many lines; others were just passing through on their way to Chicago and points west. By 1907, 20 lines served the northwestern counties. All had a series of stations along their lines, often with depots or other railroad structures. Although many have come and gone, Northwest Ohio was once home to over 250 passenger or combination depots serving the traveling public. Railroad Depots of Northwest Ohio relives the golden age of railroad travel through vintage postcards and mid-20th century photos of selected depots and related structures.
Book Synopsis Railroad Depots of Northern Indiana by : David E. Longest
Download or read book Railroad Depots of Northern Indiana written by David E. Longest and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2007 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Through photographs of depots, freight houses, and other railroad structures, long demolished yet an integral part of community development, "Railroad Depots of Northern Indiana" reviews the history of the cities and towns that used the rail to transport raw materials and finished manufactured products across the state.
Book Synopsis Railroad Depots of Southwest Ohio by : Mark J. Camp
Download or read book Railroad Depots of Southwest Ohio written by Mark J. Camp and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2010-07-19 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Springfield was the original destination of the two oldest railroad companies to lay rails in Ohio, the Mad River and Lake Erie Railroad and the Little Miami Railroad. This would form the first rail link between Lake Erie and the Ohio River. Other routes became more important as rails eventually spread like spokes of a wheel from Cincinnati, and connections were made to Akron, Chicago, Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton, Indianapolis, Lexington, Louisville, Marietta, Pittsburgh, St. Louis, and Toledo as well as many other cities by the late 1800s. Hundreds of depots were erected to serve train travelers, ranging from the smallest shelter to the standard combined passenger-freight building to the major city passenger terminal. Cincinnati, Dayton, and Springfield became railroad centers, and towns like Blanchester, Hamilton, Loveland, Middletown, Morrow, Wilmington, and Xenia, served by more than one line, became busy transfer points. With the decline of rail passenger service, depots became unnecessarymany were demolished. Railroad Depots of Southwest Ohio presents a pictorial look at a sampling of these grand structures when they were in their prime.
Author :Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Transport Committee Publisher :The Stationery Office ISBN 13 :0215028996 Total Pages :136 pages Book Rating :4.2/5 (15 download)
Book Synopsis Personal Passenger Safety in Railway Stations by : Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Transport Committee
Download or read book Personal Passenger Safety in Railway Stations written by Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Transport Committee and published by The Stationery Office. This book was released on 2006-05-25 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Personal passenger safety in railway Stations : Oral and written evidence, oral evidence taken on Wednesday 19 April 2006
Book Synopsis London's Railway Stations by : Oliver Green
Download or read book London's Railway Stations written by Oliver Green and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2022-04-28 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An illustrated historical tour of London's 13 great railway termini, on a clockwise circuit from Paddington to Victoria. London's railway termini are among the most recognisable and familiar landmarks in the city. Famed for their bustling platforms and architectural innovation, they comprise a fascinating mixture of Neo-Gothic exuberance and purposeful modernity. Though each owes its existence to a long-extinct Victorian railway company, these stations continue to be central to London life, with millions of visitors passing through every year. This historical whistlestop tour takes you on a circuit of London's thirteen great railway termini, from Paddington, through King's Cross, to Victoria. Ranging from the earliest stations to the latest restorations and ongoing developments, this beautifully illustrated book examines both their legacy and their future.
Book Synopsis Maintaining and Improving Britain's Railway Stations by : Great Britain: National Audit Office
Download or read book Maintaining and Improving Britain's Railway Stations written by Great Britain: National Audit Office and published by The Stationery Office. This book was released on 2005-07-20 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Network Rail owns most of Britain's 2507 stations and is responsible for their structural repair and renewal. It also operates and manages 17 large stations, known as managed stations. It leases the remainder, known as franchised stations, to 22 Train Operating Companies (TOCs) responsible for station maintenance, cleaning and operations. The Strategic Rail Authority (SRA) sets minimum standards, including facilities and services required at franchised stations, monitors TOCs' compliance with requirements and helps fund stations' operation and improvement. In this report, NAO examines whether passengers are satisfied with station facilities and services and whether station requirements are being met, the barriers to station improvement and what is being done to overcome them. There has been a little improvement in passengers' satisfaction over recent years. National Passenger Survey data show that satisfaction increased from 59 per cent to 63 per cent between 1999 and 2005, but the greatest levels of dissatisfaction are with the more than 2000 small and medium-sized stations which are unstaffed, or staffed for only part of the day, and which have few facilities. But there is a gap between rising passenger expectations on the one hand, and value for money and what the government and the industry can afford to spend on the other. Funding constraints constitute the biggest barrier to further improvement. Having originally envisaged spending £225 million on new facilities at 980 stations in its Modern Facilities at Stations programme, the SRA shrank the programme to £25 million and 68 stations to match the amount of money the Department for Transport made available.
Book Synopsis Business Management of Railway Stations by : K.V.Rao IRTS
Download or read book Business Management of Railway Stations written by K.V.Rao IRTS and published by Blue Rose Publishers. This book was released on 2021-09-07 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The "Business Management of Railway Stations" will help and guide the officers and staff of both government as well as private railways' working at stations, sidings and on trains to further improve the business of railways and services to the people. It is also useful to passengers, freight customers, contractors, rail users, students, academicians, and the general public.
