Railroads of Southwest Florida

Railroads of Southwest Florida
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Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Total Pages : 132
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ISBN-10 : 9781439627334
ISBN-13 : 1439627339
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Book Synopsis Railroads of Southwest Florida by : Gregg M. Turner

Download or read book Railroads of Southwest Florida written by Gregg M. Turner and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 1999-12-30 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When the first Iron Horse arrived in Southwest Floridaat Charlotte Harbor in 1886nearly 150,000 miles of railroads already existed in America, the transcontinental route was open, and Pullman sleeping cars were in wide use. But despite a late start, railroads forever transformed this beautiful region of the Sunshine State and connected its people to the outside world. In Railroads of Southwest Florida, the golden age of railroading is documented with captivating images of stations, machines, and the people whose lives were affected by this significant form of transportation. From interior views of well-furnished passenger cars to scenes of hardworking men who made it all possible, this collection provides a thorough look at a fascinating, almost forgotten heritage.


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