- 292 pages
- English
- PDF
- Available on iOS & Android
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About this book
In this photographic history of the Minneapolis & St. Louis Railway (M&StL), railroad historian Don L. Hofsommer revives the memory of a storied regional railroad. The Minneapolis & St. Louis Railway was created on May 26, 1870, by a group of Minnesota investors interested in establishing a railroad connection between Minneapolis and the agricultural regions to the south. While not flashy, the M&StL served Minnesota, Iowa, South Dakota, and Illinois over nine decades and was essential in opening new territory, providing freight as well as passenger carriage, and employing thousands of people. Rich in illustrations, this is not just a chronicle of a railroad but also a story and a record of a way of life in the rural upper Midwest. A must-have for readers who fondly remember the Tootin' Louie as well as rail fans, history buffs, and model railroaders in general.
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Information
Publisher
Univ Of Minnesota PressYear
2009eBook ISBN
9780816667970Subtopic
North American HistoryTable of contents
- Contents
- Preface
- Protecting Home Turf: Minneapolis Builds a Railway, 1871–1899
- Great Expectations: Dakota and Beyond, 1900–1923
- Hard Times and Harder Times: Receivership—and Dismemberment? 1923–1943
- The Doctor for Sick Railroads: Lucian Sprague Restores Solvency, 1943–1954
- A Fresh Approach? The Minneapolis & St. Louis Railway Adjusts to “Modern Management,” 1954–1960
- End of the Line: The Minneapolis & St. Louis Disappears into the Chicago & North Western, 1960