Buffalo has witnessed the evolution of mass transportation through the decades, from the International Railway Company's streetcars in 1902 to the formation of the Niagara Frontier Transit System (NFT) Metro in 1974. The Great Gorge Route, the world's most famous scenic electric railway, offered passengers unparalleled views of Niagara Falls. By 1950, the NFT became known as one of the most progressive and profitable bus transportation networks in America. In 1985, following mergers between transport companies, streetcars were reinstated, bringing public transportation full circle. After over ... Read More
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Buffalo has witnessed the evolution of mass transportation through the decades, from the International Railway Company's streetcars in 1902 to the formation of the Niagara Frontier Transit System (NFT) Metro in 1974. The Great Gorge Route, the world's most famous scenic electric railway, offered passengers unparalleled views of Niagara Falls. By 1950, the NFT became known as one of the most progressive and profitable bus transportation networks in America. In 1985, following mergers between transport companies, streetcars were reinstated, bringing public transportation full circle. After over ... Read More
Buffalo has witnessed the evolution of mass transportation through the decades, from the International Railway Company's streetcars in 1902 to the formation of the Niagara Frontier Transit System (NFT) Metro in 1974. The Great Gorge Route, the world's most famous scenic electric railway, offered passengers unparalleled views of Niagara Falls. By 1950, the NFT became known as one of the most progressive and profitable bus transportation networks in America. In 1985, following mergers between transport companies, streetcars were reinstated, bringing public transportation full circle. After over a century of innovation, Buffalo's mass transportation has proven to be a lasting and venerated testament to the history of the region. Buffalo's Historic Streetcars and Buses is a tribute to the people and equipment that serviced this great city for generations.
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Pages: 128
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing Inc.
Imprint: Arcadia Publishing
Series: Images of America
Publication Date: 20th February 2008
State: New York
Illustration Note: Black and White
ISBN: 9780738557502
Format: Paperback
BISACs: TRANSPORTATION / Railroads / Pictorial PHOTOGRAPHY / Subjects & Themes / Historical TRANSPORTATION / Railroads / History HISTORY / United States / State & Local / Middle Atlantic (DC, DE, MD, NJ, NY, PA)
Author Bio
D. David Bregger, a Buffalo area public transportation activist, began collecting historic transit materials in the 1960s. Much of the material used in this book came from the author's personal collection, including many never-before-seen photographs from the personal files of longtime NFT director of public relations Walter McCausland and the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority's archives.
Buffalo has witnessed the evolution of mass transportation through the decades, from the International Railway Company's streetcars in 1902 to the formation of the Niagara Frontier Transit System (NFT) Metro in 1974. The Great Gorge Route, the world's most famous scenic electric railway, offered passengers unparalleled views of Niagara Falls. By 1950, the NFT became known as one of the most progressive and profitable bus transportation networks in America. In 1985, following mergers between transport companies, streetcars were reinstated, bringing public transportation full circle. After over a century of innovation, Buffalo's mass transportation has proven to be a lasting and venerated testament to the history of the region. Buffalo's Historic Streetcars and Buses is a tribute to the people and equipment that serviced this great city for generations.
Pages: 128
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing Inc.
Imprint: Arcadia Publishing
Series: Images of America
Publication Date: 20th February 2008
State: New York
Illustrations Note: Black and White
ISBN: 9780738557502
Format: Paperback
BISACs: TRANSPORTATION / Railroads / Pictorial PHOTOGRAPHY / Subjects & Themes / Historical TRANSPORTATION / Railroads / History HISTORY / United States / State & Local / Middle Atlantic (DC, DE, MD, NJ, NY, PA)
D. David Bregger, a Buffalo area public transportation activist, began collecting historic transit materials in the 1960s. Much of the material used in this book came from the author's personal collection, including many never-before-seen photographs from the personal files of longtime NFT director of public relations Walter McCausland and the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority's archives.
