Boston in Motion
Boston in Motion by Frank Cheney is an illustrated book published by Arcadia Publishing in 1999, featuring 128 pages in English. This work serves as a sequel to Trolleys under the Hub and presents a collection of photographs that document the history of transportation in and around Boston. The book traces the evolution of public transport from the early days of the Winnissimmet Ferry to the modern MBTA, highlighting Boston’s role as a leader in urban transportation.
Readers will find a rich visual narrative that explores various modes of transit, including ferries, horse railways, and the subway systems that have shaped the city. The book delves into significant developments such as the Boston Elevated Railway and the Red Line, showcasing how these advancements transformed Boston’s landscape in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Through original photographs, Boston in Motion provides an insightful look at the city’s transportation history, making it a valuable resource for those interested in local history and urban development.
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Boston in Motion, the sequel to Trolleys under the Hub, is an intriguing collection of photographs that captures the history of transportation in and around Boston. Authors Frank Cheney and Anthony M. Sammarco trace the stories from the earliest days of public transport with the Winnissimmet Ferry to the MBTA of today. A city known for its comprehensive public transportation, Boston has hosted every type of transit known to urban America. From the ferry, the horse railway, and the omnibus to the steam railroad and, eventually, the subway and bus systems, Boston has always been at the forefront of transportation advancements. The former “El” (the Boston Elevated Railway), the Old Colony Railroad, the Red Line, and the East Boston Line dramatically changed the face of Boston in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. In Boston in Motion, these advancements are presented and explored in a riveting collection of original photographs.
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