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Beaucher Steven - Boston In Transit Mapping The History Of Public Transportation In The Hub - Hardcover
Beaucher Steven - Boston In Transit Mapping The History Of Public Transportation In The Hub - Hardcover
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Description: A richly illustrated story of public transit in one of America's most historic cities from public ferry and horse - drawn carriage to the MBT a. A lively tour of public transportation in Boston over the years Boston in Transit maps the complete history of the modes of transportation that have kept the city moving and expanding since its founding in 1630 from the simple ferry serving an English settlement to the expansive network of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority or MBT a. The story of public transit in Boston once dubbed the Hub of the Universe is a journey through the history of the American metropolis. With a remarkable collection of maps and architectural and engineering drawings at hand Steven Beaucher launches his account from the landing where English colonists established that first ferry carrying passengers between what is now Boston's North End and Charlestown and sparing them what had been a two - day walk around Boston Harbor. In the 1700s horse - drawn coaches appeared on the scene connecting Boston and Cambridge with the bigger better Omnibus soon to follow. From horse - drawn coaches horse - drawn railways evolved making way for the electric streetcar networks that allowed the city's early suburbs to sprout culminating in the multimodal regional public transportation network in place in Boston today. With photographs brochures pamphlets guidebooks timetables and tickets Boston in Transit creates a complete picture of the everyday experience of public transportation through the centuries. At once a practical reference local history and travelogue this book will be cherished by armchair tourists day - trippers and serious travelers alike.
Title: Boston In Transit Mapping The History Of Public Transportation In The Hub
Author(s): Beaucher Steven
Publisher: Mit Press Ltd
Barcode: 9780262048071
Pages: 592 Pages, 942 Colour Illustrations
Publication Date: 3/7/2023
Category: History
Description: A richly illustrated story of public transit in one of America's most historic cities from public ferry and horse - drawn carriage to the MBT a. A lively tour of public transportation in Boston over the years Boston in Transit maps the complete history of the modes of transportation that have kept the city moving and expanding since its founding in 1630 from the simple ferry serving an English settlement to the expansive network of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority or MBT a. The story of public transit in Boston once dubbed the Hub of the Universe is a journey through the history of the American metropolis. With a remarkable collection of maps and architectural and engineering drawings at hand Steven Beaucher launches his account from the landing where English colonists established that first ferry carrying passengers between what is now Boston's North End and Charlestown and sparing them what had been a two - day walk around Boston Harbor. In the 1700s horse - drawn coaches appeared on the scene connecting Boston and Cambridge with the bigger better Omnibus soon to follow. From horse - drawn coaches horse - drawn railways evolved making way for the electric streetcar networks that allowed the city's early suburbs to sprout culminating in the multimodal regional public transportation network in place in Boston today. With photographs brochures pamphlets guidebooks timetables and tickets Boston in Transit creates a complete picture of the everyday experience of public transportation through the centuries. At once a practical reference local history and travelogue this book will be cherished by armchair tourists day - trippers and serious travelers alike.
Title: Boston In Transit Mapping The History Of Public Transportation In The Hub
Author(s): Beaucher Steven
Publisher: Mit Press Ltd
Barcode: 9780262048071
Pages: 592 Pages, 942 Colour Illustrations
Publication Date: 3/7/2023
Category: History
