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A pivotal address on Philadelphia’s role in Pennsylvania’s future The speaker argues that the city should be both commercial and intellectual leader for the Commonwealth, shaping its transportation network and railways.
Philadelphia faces a defining question: how should it connect with the state’s wealth, industry, and diverse communities? This book presents the case for a city that links Pennsylvania’s resources to its people, industry, and growth.
- How the city can become a vital hub for commerce and ideas within the state
- A historical view of early railway plans meant to knit Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, and the Great Lakes region
- Arguments about the influence of politics, courts, and rail interests on public policy
- A perspective on the balance between progress, governance, and accountability
Ideal for readers of historical speeches and early industrial debates about urban leadership and transportation.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book contains a speech given by Franklin B. Gowen, a major railroad industry figure, regarding the relationship between Philadelphia and the transportation lines serving Pennsylvania during the 19th century. Gowen argues that despite Philadelphiaâs industrial prowess, its businesses and citizens have not fully invested in the stateâs commercial infrastructure. As a result, he states that the city of New York has profited more from the trade of Pennsylvaniaâs mineral wealth and agricultural output than the state's own major city. Gowen contends that Philadelphia should have connected all of Pennsylvaniaâs vital industries and cities by rail in order to leverage the regionâs vast resources and remain the main commercial hub of the state. Instead, the Pennsylvania Railroad Company has focused on acquiring western trade routes, which has led to a neglect of Pennsylvania industry. Gowen argues that unless the city can reclaim its role as the transportation hub of Pennsylvania, its economy and influence will suffer. 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 # 9781332869206_0
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