Floridas 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. Floridas 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.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Nostalgia time if you went to Horace MannBy Johnny TIf you grew up in the area and went to Horace Mann it is imperative that you have a copy.4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Was hoping for more about Horace MannBy H. GeorgeI attended Horace Mann in the 50s and 60s and was elated to hear there was a book written specifically about the neighborhood in which I was born and raised. The book contains some very good pictures and numerous nostalgic recollections of my childhood. I even learned a few facts that I previously didnt know. My only criticism would be that I was hoping to find more detail regarding the actual neighborhoods and Horace Mann School itself. and a little less detail about Garys industrial history. houses of worship and Holy Angels school. Many thanks. however. to Mr. Trafny for writing it...I bought a copy for myself and one for my brother!1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. MemoriesBy Frank MillerGlad to see some acknowledgment of Gary. as the progressive city it was. As book is titled Garys West side- wish there was less about the downtown in this book and more about the west side and Horace Mann. where I graduated from.
