ISBN: 9780243178421 - municipal grants involved in west chicago case: together with index, abstract of time limit provisions of each construction grant, and classification ... of the grants under which they were constru (3 résultats)

PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book presents an in-depth exploration of the legal battles and municipal ordinances that shaped the development of Chicago's horse-drawn streetcar system in the 19th century. The author meticulously examines the evolution of the city's transportation infrastructure, analyzing the legal framework that governed the establishment and operation of horsecar lines. Through a detailed examination of court cases and city council records, the book sheds light on the complex interplay between private enterprise and municipal authority in shaping the urban landscape. The author's careful research and insightful analysis provide a valuable historical account of a crucial period in Chicago's transportation history, offering insights into the legal and social factors that influenced the development of public transit in American cities. 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.…