Author: SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON RECOGNITION OF SERVICES ....
Title: Rapid Transit in New York City and in Other Great Cities
Description: Chamber of Commerce of the State of New York. 1905, First Edition. Cloth, 4to. 295 pages; numerous b&w illustrations, mostly photographs; green cloth boards with gilt titles. The history and development of the subway system from mid-nineteenth century to 1904. Fascinating reading from various perspectives: engineering, design, labor, business, problem solving, etc. Includes history and information on underground transit in London, Paris, Berlin, Glasgow, Boston, Chicago, Philadelphia. Attractive bifold and foldout maps. Clean throughout, no marks or tears; boards are lightly rubbed at extremeties. Very Good/No Jacket as Issued.

Keywords: Building Designing History of New York City Rapid Transit New York Subway History Construction Service Nyc Subway


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