Gain a window into early 20th‑century urban transit valuation, with this detailed, official appraisal.
This book compiles the physical properties and intangible values of the Southern Street Railway Company as of August 1, 1908, and accompanies a formal valuation report prepared for the Chicago City Council. It blends method notes, exhibit structure, and itemized descriptions to show how a street railway system was measured, priced, and analyzed for franchise value.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a detailed valuation of the physical property of the Southern Street Railway, a company that operated streetcars in Chicago in the early 1900s. The valuation was conducted by a team of engineers and accountants in 1907 and provides a comprehensive inventory of the company's assets, including track, overhead trolley construction, rolling stock, power plant equipment, and real estate. The book also includes a discussion of the company's financial condition and an analysis of its operating costs. The valuation is a valuable historical document that provides insights into the development of urban transportation in Chicago. It also provides a detailed look at the infrastructure of a typical streetcar company of the period. The book is essential reading for anyone interested in the history of Chicago, urban transportation, or public utilities. 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 # 9781332969821_0
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781332969821
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