Boston In Transit (Hardcover Book)

Boston In Transit (Hardcover Book)

USD $70.00 Steven Beaucher [Writer] Published by-MIT Press

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About the Boston In Transit (Hardcover Book)

A richly illustrated story of public transit in one of America’s most historic cities, from public ferry and horse-drawn carriage to the MBTA.

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 MBTA. 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.

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The price of "Boston In Transit (Hardcover Book)" at Comics Conspiracy is USD $70.00.

The publisher of "Boston In Transit (Hardcover Book)" is MIT Press.

The genres of "Boston In Transit (Hardcover Book)" are History - United States - State & Local - New England (Ct, Ma, Me, Nh, Ri, Vt), Political Science - Public Policy - City Planning & Urban Development, and Transportation - Public Transportation.

"Boston In Transit (Hardcover Book)" falls under the category of Books (Hardcover).

The writer of "Boston In Transit (Hardcover Book)" is Steven Beaucher.