ISBN: 9780738539577

John Tigges has published 38 novels and history books. Both native Dubuquers and local historians, together they authored Dubuque in the 19th Century, Dubuque in the 20th Century, Dubuque… Mehr…

John Tigges has published 38 novels and history books. Both native Dubuquers and local historians, together they authored Dubuque in the 19th Century, Dubuque in the 20th Century, Dubuque: Then & Now, and The Mississippi River: Father of Waters, also published by Arcadia. The Nile on eBay   FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE   Railroads of Dubuque by John Tigges, James Shaffer The city of Dubuque, settled on the west side of the Mississippi River in 1833, has historically been home to four major railways and numerous trolleys and passenger trains. Dubuque&#039;s railroad legacy was precipitated by local resident John Plumbe Jr., &quot;the Father of the Transcontinental Railroad,&quot; who proposed a transcontinental railroad in 1838 and promoted the idea throughout the Midwest. The Illinois Central Railroad first reached the east bank of the Mississippi in 1855, followed by the Milwaukee Road, the Chicago and Great Western, and the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroads. This book uses rare photographs and historical text to chronicle the development and heyday of these four pioneering railways, as well as Dubuque&#039;s many trolleys and its two funicular railroads. While the glory days of Dubuque&#039;s railroads may have passed, the legacy they brought to the city lives on, and is evident in the Fourth Street Elevator, which remains the world&#039;s shortest, steepest railroad. FORMATPaperback LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Publisher Description The city of Dubuque, settled on the west side of the Mississippi River in 1833, has historically been home to four major railways and numerous trolleys and passenger trains. Dubuque's railroad legacy was precipitated by local resident John Plumbe Jr., "the Father of the Transcontinental Railroad," who proposed a transcontinental railroad in 1838 and promoted the idea throughout the Midwest. The Illinois Central Railroad first reached the east bank of the Mississippi in 1855, followed by the Milwaukee Road, the Chicago and Great Western, and the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroads. This book uses rare photographs and historical text to chronicle the development and heyday of these four pioneering railways, as well as Dubuque's many trolleys and its two funicular railroads. While the glory days of Dubuque's railroads may have passed, the legacy they brought to the city lives on, and is evident in the Fourth Street Elevator, which remains the world's shortest, steepest railroad. Author Biography James Shaffer has been a professional photographer for over 50 years and is a member of the National Press Photographers Association and the Iowa Press Photographers Association. John Tigges has published 38 novels and history books. Both native Dubuquers and local historians, together they authored Dubuque in the 19th Century, Dubuque in the 20th Century, Dubuque: Then & Now, and The Mississippi River: Father of Waters, also published by Arcadia. Long Description The city of Dubuque, settled on the west side of the Mississippi River in 1833, has historically been home to four major railways and numerous trolleys and passenger trains. Dubuque Details ISBN0738539570 Author James Shaffer Pages 128 Publisher Arcadia Publishing (SC) Language English ISBN-10 0738539570 ISBN-13 9780738539577 Media Book Format Paperback Illustrations Yes Year 2005 Publication Date 2005-08-31 Short Title RAILROADS OF DUBUQUE Series Images of Rail DOI 10.1604/9780738539577 Audience General/Trade We've got thisAt The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it.With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICYNo questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERYNo matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENTPeace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:138014763; , Neu, Festpreisangebot, [LT: FixedPrice], Format: Paperback, Language: English, ISBN-13: 9780738539577, Type: NA, Book Title: Railroads of Dubuque, Publication Name: NA, EAN: 9780738539577, [PU: Arcadia Publishing]<

ISBN: 9780738539577

The city of Dubuque, settled on the west side of the Mississippi River in 1833, has historically been home to four major railways and numerous trolleys and passenger trains. Dubuque''s ra… Mehr…

The city of Dubuque, settled on the west side of the Mississippi River in 1833, has historically been home to four major railways and numerous trolleys and passenger trains. Dubuque''s railroad legacy was precipitated by local resident John Plumbe Jr., ""the Father of the Transcontinental Railroad,"" who proposed a transcontinental railroad in 1838 and promoted the idea throughout the Midwest. The Illinois Central Railroad first reached the east bank of the Mississippi in 1855, followed by the Milwaukee Road, the Chicago and Great Western, and the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroads. This book uses rare photographs and historical text to chronicle the development and heyday of these four pioneering railways, as well as Dubuque''s many trolleys and its two funicular railroads. While the glory days of Dubuque''s railroads may have passed, the legacy they brought to the city lives on, and is evident in the Fourth Street Elevator, which remains the world''s shortest, steepest railroad. | Railroads Of Dubuque by John Tigges Paperback | Indigo Chapters Books > History > North American History > United States > Midwest P10103, John Tigges<

ISBN: 9780738539577

The city of Dubuque, settled on the west side of the Mississippi River in 1833, has historically been home to four major railways and numerous trolleys and passenger trains. Dubuque's rai… Mehr…

The city of Dubuque, settled on the west side of the Mississippi River in 1833, has historically been home to four major railways and numerous trolleys and passenger trains. Dubuque's railroad legacy was precipitated by local resident John Plumbe Jr., "the Father of the Transcontinental Railroad," who proposed a transcontinental railroad in 1838 and promoted the idea throughout the Midwest. The Illinois Central Railroad first reached the east bank of the Mississippi in 1855, followed by the Milwaukee Road, the Chicago and Great Western, and the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroads. This book uses rare photographs and historical text to chronicle the development and heyday of these four pioneering railways, as well as Dubuque's many trolleys and its two funicular railroads. While the glory days of Dubuque's railroads may have passed, the legacy they brought to the city lives on, and is evident in the Fourth Street Elevator, which remains the world's shortest, steepest railroad. Books, [PU: Arcadia Publishing]<