Interurbans Special 105. The Detroit-Port Huron corridor offered one of the richest assortments of transportation modes to be found anywhere. 224 pages with photographs, maps and rosters. Fine in fine and bright dust jacket.

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Title

WHEN EASTERN MICHIGAN RODE THE RAILS II: THE RAPID RAILWAY AND DETROIT-PORT HURON BY RAIL-SHIP-BUS

Publisher

Interurban Press,, Glendale, CA

Publication Date

1986

Language

English

ISBN 10

0916374750

ISBN 13

9780916374754

Binding

Hardcover

Edition

First edition.

Condition

Fine

Dust Jacket Condition

Fine

Book Type

Book

Seller catalogs

Railroads, Traction, Streetcars, Interurbans

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Synopsis

Vol. 2 in this fascinating series examining the variety of transportation systems in and around Detroit in the early 1900s. This book covers the Rapid Railway, the DUR takeover, bankruptcy, city and freight operations, St. Clair River boats (steam boating, Detroit River car ferries, shipping on the St. Claire River), the St. Clair River Tunnel, railway post offices, and the growth of the buses. Includes rosters, maps, and chronology. Illustrated throughout with black and white pages. 224 pages with index.

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