Cincinnati Subway: History of Rapid Transit, The (OH) (Images of America)

Singer, Allen J.

ISBN 10: 0738523143 / ISBN 13: 9780738523149

Published by Arcadia Publishing, 2003

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Synopsis:

While Cincinnati intended their new subway, started in 1920, to be a shining jewel for public transportation, the story of its origin and ultimate failure show the history of the Queen City.

Cincinnati emerged from a tumultuous 19th century as a growing metropolis committed to city planning. The most ambitious plan of the early twentieth century, the Cincinnati Subway, was doomed to failure. Construction began in 1920 and ended in 1927 when the money had run out. Today, two miles of empty subway tunnels still lie beneath Cincinnati, waiting to be used. The Cincinnati Subway tells the whole story, from the turbulent times in the 1880s to the ultimate failure of Cincinnati's White Elephant. Along the way, the reader will learn about what was happening in Cincinnati during the growth of the subway-from the Courthouse Riots in 1884 to life in the Queen City during World War II.

About the Author: Author Allen J. Singer is a lifelong railroad fan. He harbors an interest in Cincinnati's rich history, particularly in the stories of its rapid-transit past, which includes streetcars, interurbans, inclined planes, the canal, and the subway tunnels.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Cincinnati Subway: History of Rapid Transit,...
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Publication Date: 2003
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Very Good