Along the Mount Beacon Incline Railway - Couverture souple

Bilotto, Gregory L

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1467123293 ISBN 13 : 9781467123297

Editeur : Arcadia Publishing (SC), 2015

Synopsis

Situated on scenic Mount Beacon in New York State's Hudson River Valley is a great American achievement and engineering marvel almost lost to history. Opened in 1902, the Mount Beacon Incline Railway served locals, revelers, sightseers, and vacationers for nearly 100 years, riding them to the pinnacle of Mount Beacon for a 75-mile panoramic view, among other attractions. The incline was constructed when trains were king, and undeniably it emerged as a grand tourist destination; its notoriety was widespread, even earning the prized position as background of the majestic Empire State flag, as seen today. Eventually, the railway ceased operation and was shuttered. Today, with the planned restorative work of the Mount Beacon Incline Railway Restoration Society (MBIRRS), the prospect of reinstallation remains high. Along the Mount Beacon Incline Railway is a record to the celebrated history, preservation, and future of the railway in its natural setting.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Gregory Bilotto holds numerous degrees in history and archaeology and is currently earning his doctoral degree of archaeology and art history in the University of London's School of Oriental and African Studies. He is a native of the Hudson River Valley and an avid preservationist. Images for this book have been collected from various sources, including the federal government, numerous historical societies, libraries, private collections, and the MBIRRS.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
• Date d'édition: 2015
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1467123293
• ISBN 13: 9781467123297
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 128
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible