Pioneer settlers came to the west-central Pinellas peninsula in the years before the Civil War. The arrival of the railroad in 1888 brought truck farmers and expansive citrus groves. Decades before the citys incorporation in 1905; Largo became an important area for raising livestock; harvesting crops and timber; and trading citrus. Largos farmers fed nearby urban communities during the Florida land boom while also providing winter fruits and vegetables to distant markets. Packing houses dotted the rural landscape during the years prior to World War II. By the 1960s; Largo expanded eastward toward Tampa Bay as new subdivisions sprouted in former groves. Known at various times as Citrus City; Fair City; Clean Air Capital; and City of Progress; Largo has grown from its roots as a small farming settlement to become the central crossroads and the third largest city in Floridas most densely populated county.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. LIRR in all its mid 20th century gloryBy john c. weekslongest continuously operating passenger service is well represented in this pictorial companion to The Long Island Railroad. 1925-1975. the author has performed a great service to rail fans with these books.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Keller Lynch Wont Disappoint YouBy Poet PrinceI hesitated to purchase this book thinking that it might be a rehash ofthe authors first book "The Long Island Rail Road 1925-1975". It wasnot! The abundance of new photographs was a delight ( 2 per page). Text is written under or to the side of each photo making hunting for text specific to a photo unnecessary. In this book. greater emphasis is placed on diesels in service between 1955-1975. There is good coverage of ALCO models RS1 and RS3. C420s. and S2s. Coverage of Morris Park shops is excellent. The extremely dangerous "gauntlet" track is discussed with a photo of one. as well as the "cabaret" and business cars in service at the time. This book is another Keller Lynch winner.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy CustomerThese books are great. I really enjoy reading them. Buying
