Portland Streetcars: Images of Rail

A Comprehensive Collection of Photographs and Stories About the History of Streetcars in Portland, Oregon

Portland Streetcars: Images of Rail is a comprehensive collection of photographs and stories about the history of streetcars in Portland, Oregon. From the first horse-drawn cars in the 1870s to the modern light rail trains that run today, this book offers a fascinating look at how streetcars have shaped the city's transportation and development.

Portland's Streetcars (Images of Rail)

by Richard Thompson

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	48825 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	128 pages

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With over 200 images and detailed captions, Portland Streetcars is a must-have for anyone interested in the history of Portland or public transportation.

Table of Contents

• Chapter 1: The Early Years (1870s-1900)
• Chapter 2: The Golden Age of Streetcars (1900-1940)
• Chapter 3: The Decline of Streetcars (1940-1970)
• Chapter 4: The Revival of Streetcars (1970-Present)

Sample Images

A horse-drawn streetcar in Portland, Oregon, in the 1870s.

An electric streetcar in Portland, Oregon, in the early 1900s.

A PCC streetcar in Portland, Oregon, in the 1940s.

A modern light rail train in Portland, Oregon.

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Portland's Streetcars (Images of Rail)

by Richard Thompson

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	48825 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	128 pages

FREE