Los Angeles Railway's Pre-Huntington Cars, 1890-1902: Interurbans Special 33 (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781258639242)

Los Angeles Railway's Pre-Huntington Cars, 1890-1902: Interurbans Special 33 is a book written by Ira L. Swett that provides a comprehensive account of the early years of the Los Angeles Railway (LAR) system. The book focuses specifically on the pre-Huntington cars that were used by the railway between 1890 and 1902. The LAR system was one of the first interurban electric railways in the United States, and it played a significant role in the development of Los Angeles as a major urban center.The book includes detailed descriptions of the different types of pre-Huntington cars that were used by the LAR, as well as their technical specifications and historical significance. It also provides an overview of the early years of the LAR system, including its origins, growth, and eventual merger with the Pacific Electric Railway.In addition to its historical content, the book includes numerous photographs and illustrations that provide a visual record of the pre-Huntington cars and the LAR system in its early years. Overall, Los Angeles Railway's Pre-Huntington Cars, 1890-1902: Interurbans Special 33 is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of urban transportation in Los Angeles and the development of interurban electric railways in the United States.Additional Contributor Is F. E. Reifschneider. Interurbans, V20, No. 4, Winter, 1962.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Ira L. Swett
ISBN-10: 1258639246
ISBN-13: 9781258639242
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Language: English
Published: 03/30/2013
Pages: 78
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.05lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.25d