The "L" : The Development of Chicago's Rapid Transit System, 1888-1932 - w/ Dust Jacket!

Moffat, Bruce G.

ISBN 10: 0915348306 / ISBN 13: 9780915348305

Published by Central Electric Railfans Assn, 1995

About this Item

Both Book and Dust Jacket are in Excellent Condition ; clean, unmarked and about As New. This oversized hardcover book has 305 pages including lots of photos and illustrations. Also included is an envelope containing two, Repro Maps. The copyright page shows 1995 as the published date. I have placed a fresh mylar jacket on this great book. We always ship in a sturdy box.

Seller Inventory # 19847

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The "L" : The Development of Chicago's Rapid Transit System, 1888-1932 - w/ Dust Jacket!
• Publisher: Central Electric Railfans Assn
• Publication Date: 1995
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0915348306
• ISBN 13: 9780915348305
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: As New
• Dust Jacket Condition: Excellent Dust Jacket
• Weight: 66 ounces

About this title

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.