Street railways arrived early in Portland and made lasting social and economic contributions that are still apparent in the layout and character of the city�s neighborhoods today. During the 1890s, streetcar lines spread rapidly into the West Hills and across the Willamette River. The technological prowess of the growing �Rose City� was reflected in the largest horsecar in the Northwest, the second steepest cable car grade in the nation, the first true interurban railway, and an annual illuminated trolley parade. By the dawn of the 20th century, Portland could boast of the largest electric railway system in the West, as well as its first eight-wheeled streetcar. The streetcars lasted into the late 1950s here, and then, after a hiatus of nearly 30 years, were rediscovered by a new generation of urban planners.
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date: 31/05/2006
- ISBN:
- 9781439631096
- 9781439631096
- Category:
- Local history
- Format:
- Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
- Publication Date:
- 31-05-2006
- Language:
- English
- Publisher:
- Arcadia Publishing Inc.
This item is delivered digitally
Great!
Click on Save to My Library / Lists
Click on Save to My Library / Lists
Select the List you'd like to categorise as, or add your own
Here you can mark if you have read this book, reading it or want to read
Awesome! You added your first item into your Library
Great! The fun begins.
Click on My Library / My Lists and I will take you there
Click on My Library / My Lists and I will take you there
Reviews
Be the first to review Portland's Streetcars.
Share This eBook: