Excerpt from The Beach Pneumatic Transit Company's Broadway Underground Railway, New York City: With Complete Maps of the City of New York and Adjacent Territory, Showing the Main Lines and Connections of the Broadway Underground Railway, Profiles of the Routes, Etc;; Together With Approximate Estimates of Cost and Traffic, Text of the Charters of T
Map of New York City - face page Original Charter of the Company (1868) History and Proceedings of the Company Act of Incorporation Law Proceedings. Board of Engineer Commissioners Broadway Underground Railway Charter (1873) Synopsis of General Railroad Law.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book takes readers on a fascinating journey through the birth of rapid transit in New York City. The author meticulously documents the origins and development of the Beach Pneumatic Transit Company, a bold endeavor to revolutionize transportation in the late 19th century. The story unfolds as a captivating narrative of ambition, innovation, and the challenges faced by visionary entrepreneurs in their quest to realize a groundbreaking idea. The text delves into the intricate details of the companyââ â¢s charter, legal battles, and the engineering feats necessary to construct a revolutionary underground railway beneath the bustling streets of New York. The book examines the social and economic forces that shaped the development of the city, while also illuminating the technical challenges and triumphs of early underground railway engineering. The text's rich historical context offers a unique perspective on the evolution of urban transportation and its impact on city life. Ultimately, the book presents a captivating account of a pioneering venture that foreshadowed the future of modern urban transportation. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781332002603_0
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