The Grand Rapids; Grand Haven Muskegon (GRGHM) Railway was part of a network of electric railroads that spread across southern Michigan in the early part of the 20th century. For nearly 30 years; the railway connected Grand Rapids with Muskegon and Grand Haven on the Lake Michigan shore. The fast and frequent service it offered transformed life in Coopersville; Nunica; Berlin (now Marne); Fruitport; and other smaller communities along the way. In addition; the railway and the boats of the Goodrich and Crosby steamship lines provided an overnight connection with Chicago and Milwaukee. Moving both people and freight; this interurban had an important impact on both local and regional economies. Images of Rail: The Grand Rapids; Grand Haven Muskegon Railway traces the history of the electric interurban in West Michigan; telling the story of the growth; operation; and eventual demise of an important electric railway in the region.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. An excellent book.By Scott A. GordonA finely written band biography; it carries the reader along with members quotes dug up by outstanding research. First-rate.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Good book.By frudInteresting book. Glad I purchased it.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. A good startBy William J. EichelbergerIf youre only mildly interested in Aerosmith; this book makes a nice place to start. A fairly breezy and quick read through the bands turbulent history. If you read this and decide you want more; "Walk This Way" might be the next step for you.
