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The Minneapolis & St. Louis Railway: A Photographic History
Don L. Hofsommer
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Description for The Minneapolis & St. Louis Railway: A Photographic History
Paperback. Num Pages: 296 pages, 361 b&w photos. BIC Classification: 1KBBNT; WGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 279 x 216 x 17. Weight in Grams: 966.
The ultimate pictorial history of the midwestern railway M&StL
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 ... Read more Show LessProduct Details
Publisher
University of Minnesota Press United States
Number of pages
296
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
Number of Pages
296
Place of Publication
Minnesota, United States
ISBN
9780816651320
SKU
V9780816651320
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About Don L. Hofsommer
Don L. Hofsommer is professor of history at St. Cloud State University. He is the author of many books on railroad history, including The Tootin’ Louie: A History of the Minneapolis & St. Louis Railway, The Great Northern Railway: A History, The Hook & Eye: A History of the Iowa Central Railway, and Minneapolis and the Age of Railways, all ... Read more
Reviews for The Minneapolis & St. Louis Railway: A Photographic History
"This book is first rate in all respects and adds new dimension to the M&StL story."—The Michigan Railfan "It is a wonderful memory album whose images capture the history and the spirit of a struggling little railroad that fought hard, but lost."—Trains "Rich in illustrations, this is not just a chronicle of a railroad but also a story ... Read more