Proceedings of the Barge Canal Terminal Commission of the State of New York, Vol. 2 (Classic Reprint): Transmitted to the Legislature March 1, 1911 - Couverture souple

Williams, Frank M.

9781528206877: Proceedings of the Barge Canal Terminal Commission of the State of New York, Vol. 2 (Classic Reprint): Transmitted to the Legislature March 1, 1911

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ISBN 10 : 1528206878 ISBN 13 : 9781528206877

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Public hearings shape New York’s canal terminals and harbor plans. This volume records the Barge Canal Terminal Commission's early 20th‑century proceedings.

Spanning hearings in Tonawanda and Syracuse, the text covers proposals for movable bridges, harbor expansions, and the push to link lake shipping with canal traffic. It presents the voices of businessmen, engineers, and civic leaders as they discuss how terminals and frontages could boost commerce and regional development.

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First‑hand accounts of debates on bridge design and canal improvements.

Discussion of dockage, frontage, and the balance between inland and lake navigation.

References to the role of terminals in competing for national and international trade.

Historical context for early efforts to integrate canal and lake transportation.

Ideal for readers of early U.S. transportation history and 1900s infrastructure planning.

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�diteur: Forgotten Books
Date d'�dition: 2018
Langue: anglais
ISBN 10: 1528206878
ISBN 13: 9781528206877
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Nombre de pages: 641
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Proceedings of the Barge Canal Terminal Commission of the State of New York,

Frank M. Williams, Frederick C. Stevens

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ISBN 10 : 1528206878 ISBN 13 : 9781528206877

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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book examines the history of the Barge Canal Terminal Commission, which was charged with overseeing the development of terminal facilities along the New York State Barge Canal. The body was appointed in 1909, and this book presents an in-depth look at its hearings, deliberations, and recommendations. The text provides valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities involved in planning and constructing a major transportation project at the turn of the 20th century. It explores the economic, political, and social factors that shaped the Commission's work and offers a glimpse into the development of one of the most important waterways in the United States. Through detailed accounts of public hearings and discussions, the author sheds light on the complex interplay between government agencies, private interests, and the public in shaping the future of transportation in New York State. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N� de r�f. du vendeur 9781528206877_0

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