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Author : Kenneth C. Springirth
Publisher : America Through Time
ISBN 13 : 9781634993715
Total Pages : 128 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (937 download)
Download or read book Viewing Pittsburgh's Trolleys and Inclines written by Kenneth C. Springirth and published by America Through Time. This book was released on 2021-11-22 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Kenneth C. Springirth
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 073854941X
Total Pages : 130 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (385 download)
Download or read book Pittsburgh Streamlined Trolleys written by Kenneth C. Springirth and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2006 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pittsburgh Streamlined Trolleys covers the history of the trolley car system that once had the third largest fleet of Presidents' Conference Committee trolley cars in North America. Pittsburgh Railways Company was very innovative and constantly made design improvements in its trolley cars. This led to increased ridership, as these streamlined trolleys were quiet, fast, and had comfortable seating. With the increased use of automobiles, ridership declined. After the Port Authority of Allegheny County took over Pittsburgh Railways, most of the trolley routes were abandoned. However, a number of trolleys were refurbished with paint schemes that included psychedelic commercial advertising and community messages. The last runs of these trolleys occurred in 1999, and new light rail vehicles are now in service.
Author : Society for the Preservation of the Duquesne Heights Incline (Pittsburgh, Pa.)
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 10 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (81 download)
Download or read book The Duquesne Incline written by Society for the Preservation of the Duquesne Heights Incline (Pittsburgh, Pa.) and published by . This book was released on 198? with total page 10 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Donald Doherty
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1467127809
Total Pages : 96 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (671 download)
Download or read book Pittsburgh's Inclines written by Donald Doherty and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2018 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offering a panoramic view of present-day Pittsburgh, Monongahela and Duquesne Inclines attract pedestrians traveling from the river's shore to the top of Mount Washington. These inclines were completed in 1870 and 1877 by real estate speculators hoping to capitalize on undeveloped land at the top of "Coal Hill," a name given due to its many coal mines. Housing in the valleys and other low-lying areas could not accommodate the influx of new residents following the Civil War. Using technology perfected to haul coal from mines, the region's first inclined railroads, or funiculars, carried people and goods and formed a part of the Allegheny Portage Railroad. By 1900, inclines were an integral part of the city's identity. During the early decades of the 20th century, however, automobiles and trucks made access to Pittsburgh's hilltops relatively easy. Before the automobile, there were at least 15 inclines in Pittsburgh. Today, there are two: the Monongahela and Duquesne Inclines.
Author : Edward Ridolph
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781582483795
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (837 download)
Download or read book Pittsburgh Trolleys in Color: The North Side and East End written by Edward Ridolph and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : George Thornton Fleming
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 268 pages
Book Rating : 4.A/5 ( download)
Download or read book Pittsburgh, how to See it written by George Thornton Fleming and published by . This book was released on 1916 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : George Thornton Fleming
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 268 pages
Book Rating : 4.A/5 ( download)
Download or read book Pittsburgh, how to See it written by George Thornton Fleming and published by . This book was released on 1916 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Howard V. Worley
Publisher : Howdy Productions
ISBN 13 : 9780965862035
Total Pages : 143 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (62 download)
Download or read book Pittsburgh Inclines and Street Railways written by Howard V. Worley and published by Howdy Productions. This book was released on 2005-01-01 with total page 143 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Kenneth C. Springirth
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1439618097
Total Pages : 132 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (396 download)
Download or read book Johnstown Trolleys and Incline written by Kenneth C. Springirth and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2006-08-30 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Johnstown flood on May 31, 1889, virtually demolished the horsecar lines of the Johnstown Passenger Railway Company, resulting in the system being rebuilt with electric trolley cars. Johnstown Trolleys and Incline covers the history of the trolley car system, trackless trolleys, and the Johnstown Inclined Plane. Johnstown was the last small city in the United States to operate a variety of vintage and modern trolley cars along with trackless trolleys. The Johnstown incline played a key role in transporting residents to higher ground in the devastating floods of 1936 and 1977. Ridership declined with the coming of the automobile and the changing industrial scene in the region. Rail enthusiasts from all parts of the country came to Johnstown on its last day of trolley service in 1960, and the last runs are fully illustrated in these vintage photographs.
Author : Simpson, Bill
Publisher : Pelican Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781455605422
Total Pages : 180 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (54 download)
Download or read book Guide to Pennsylvania's Tourist Railroads written by Simpson, Bill and published by Pelican Publishing. This book was released on 1998 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Total Pages : 1510 pages
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Download or read book The Commercial and Financial Chronicle written by and published by . This book was released on 1903 with total page 1510 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 1012 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (243 download)
Download or read book Commercial and Financial Chronicle written by and published by . This book was released on 1903 with total page 1012 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Rock DiLisio
Publisher : iUniverse
ISBN 13 : 1532033656
Total Pages : 159 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (32 download)
Download or read book Pittsburgh—Metropolitan Mastery written by Rock DiLisio and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2017-10-03 with total page 159 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is your source for places to see and things to do while visiting, or living, in the Steel City. Pittsburgha city said by many to be one of the most livable in the worldcan also boast of great culture, interesting tourist attractions, sports for all fans, and scenic beauty. The glittering downtown; lush, rolling topography; and three magnificent rivers have often had the city compared to the most stunning in the world. Drive through the Fort Pitt Tunnel, experience a view that no other city can match, and travel by incline to the top of Mount Washington and experience a sight that you will never forget. You will also find unique information regarding aspects of Pittsburghs business climate, history, weather, population, and burgeoning industries, such as robotics and self-driving cars, as well as being called Hollywood of the East. This is your gateway to . . . the gateway to the West.
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 1070 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 ( download)
Download or read book The Commercial & Financial Chronicle ... written by and published by . This book was released on 1903 with total page 1070 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : ASCE Pittsburgh Section 100th Anniversary Publication Committee
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1439665060
Total Pages : 244 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (396 download)
Download or read book Engineering Pittsburgh written by ASCE Pittsburgh Section 100th Anniversary Publication Committee and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2018-09-10 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Western Pennsylvania's infrastructure is renowned for traversing valleys, mountains, rivers and everything in between. Early surveying in the region delineated state and local boundaries that allowed for the mapping of canals, railroads and roadways. Engineers developed bridges, ground transportation systems and airports that linked Pittsburgh to the world. Frequently overflowing rivers transformed into reliable navigation passageways. Drinking water and wastewater treatment systems allowed development and population to flourish, leading to investments in iconic buildings. Join expert civil engineers and professionals as they narrate the story of Pittsburgh and the surrounding region's engineering triumphs.
Author : Stuart P. Boehmig
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1439632723
Total Pages : 134 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (396 download)
Download or read book Pittsburgh's South Side written by Stuart P. Boehmig and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2006-04-19 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1763, King George III granted 3,000 acres of bottomland on the south side of the Monongahela River to Maj. Gen. John Ormsby for his service in capturing Fort Duquesne during the French and Indian War. Just 100 years later, this flat river plain became the center of the Workplace of the World. Powerful industrial giants such as B. F. Jones, James Laughlin, and Henry W. Oliver were drawn to the area, making it the heart of the Industrial Revolution. Immigrants came in droves from Germany, Ireland, Scotland, England, and later from central and Eastern Europe. They crowded Carson Street with the sights and sounds of different languages, customs, and fashions. These were the people who made the steel and iron that built America. Pittsburghs South Side is their story, a story of glass factories, steel mills, incline planes, trolley cars, saloons, and the crowded row houses where they raised their families.
Author : Len Barcousky
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1614232725
Total Pages : 137 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (142 download)
Download or read book Remembering Pittsburgh written by Len Barcousky and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2010-07-16 with total page 137 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The doomed Whiskey Rebellion, the Great Fire that destroyed a third of the city in 1845 and Lincoln's speech urging residents to shun talk of secession--all have made the pages of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and its predecessors. Since 1786, the paper has covered local events, and reporter Len Barcousky is a part of this long tradition. This collection of his "Eyewitness" columns draws on next-day stories to tell the history of the city, from President Coolidge's almost-silent visit in 1927 to a report on the first woman hanged in Allegheny County. Join Barcousky as he vividly recounts the compelling history of the Steel City.
