Freight Rates and Manufactures in Colorado a Chapter in Economic History (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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How freight rates shaped Colorado’s early industry and growth—and what that means for readers today.
This nonfiction work examines how shipping costs created winners and losers among Denver’s fledgling manufacturers in the late 19th century. It shows how higher costs for raw materials compared with finished goods limited expansion and influenced where firms could sell their products.
- See how specific commodities, like excelsior, mattresses, and furniture, were affected by discriminatory rates.
- Understand the interplay between railroad policy, law, and the regional economy in shaping a city’s industrial prospects.
- Learn about the challenges Denver faced as a distribution point and how rate changes altered business decisions.
- Get a clear sense of the broader impact on Colorado’s growth and the local manufacturing landscape during this era.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book examines the relationship between railroad freight rates and manufacturing development in the western United States, with a particular focus on Denver, Colorado, in the late 19th century. As the author explores the historical context of westward expansion, the book analyzes how railroads prioritized long-haul freight, hindering the emergence of local industries. The author presents compelling evidence of discriminatory freight rates, showing how railroad companies favored the transportation of finished goods from the East over the production of goods in the West. This practice stifled the growth of manufacturing in Denver and other western cities, leading to missed opportunities for economic diversification and population growth. Ultimately, this book sheds light on the historical power dynamics between transportation monopolies and regional development, making it a valuable resource for scholars, policymakers, and anyone interested in the history of American economic development. 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. Seller Inventory # 9781330763889_0
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