The "L" : The Development of Chicago's Rapid Transit System, 1888-1932

Moffat, Bruce G.

ISBN 10: 0915348306 / ISBN 13: 9780915348305

Published by Central Electric Railfans Assn, 1995

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Binding tight, content clean and straight. Includes two loose maps. Dust jacket in very very good condition, with minor bumps on all four corners.

Seller Inventory # 1252

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The "L" : The Development of Chicago's Rapid Transit System, 1888-1932
• Publisher: Central Electric Railfans Assn
• Publication Date: 1995
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0915348306
• ISBN 13: 9780915348305
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Near Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

If you have lived or worked in the Windy City, you probably had occasion to use that city's famous rapid transit system commonly referred to as the “L". Now in its second century of operation, the formative years of this major transportation system are covered in this well-researched book. Starting with the incorporation of the city's first elevated railway companies in 1888, the book goes on to cover early steam operations, conversion to electric traction, expansion into suburban areas, special movements and the boom times of the 1920's. Generously illustrated with more than 400 photos, maps and advertisements, this 306-page book is a must for any person interested in Chicago transportation history.

As a special bonus, each copy includes folded, unbound reproductions of a rare Metropolitan West Side “L” map and a 1933 Chicago Rapid Transit Company system map.