By the first quarter of the 20th century; Manhattan had well over 400 miles of streetcar trackage; an investment of several million dollars. Less than 50 years later; the rail system had completely vanished. Manhattan�s Lost Streetcars chronicles the finance; political pressures; and advancing technology behind Gotham�s streetcar networks from 1890 to 1935. The story ends with the dismantling of the system. Manhattan�s Lost Streetcars recalls a bygone era when public rail transportation was aboveground and New Yorkers rode the Metropolitan Street Railway; the Green Lines; the Manhattan Bridge Three Cent Line; and the Brooklyn North River line; among others. It features images of the independent rail companies and the individual lines that made up a vast public transportation network in Manhattan.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Thanks for the MemoriesBy Cindy from So. JerseyI gave this to my mom for Valentines Day. as both my parents grew up in So. Philly - one Jewish. one Italian. She is seeing some of her memories come to life in this book. viewing one familiar place after another. Her uncles store was even listed! She is so happy to have received this very special gift. and I am thrilled I could find it for her. As soon as she finishes reading it. we will be sharing the other one together. the South Philadelphia Italians. It definitely was the perfect Valentines gift!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. An Excellent ReadBy Meir KuserI highly recommend this book to those interested in the Jewish community that existed in South Philadelphia in the 20th century.While it was not overwhelmingly thorough due to its size - it was an excellent read as a source of general information.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. captures a time not so long agoBy Jane B. AustenAn excellent portrayal of a part of Philadelphia history during a time that some of still remember and the future generations should cherish.
