[PRCo] Interesting item on eBay-CompuServe web site item#713955951: Pittsburgh Railroad Streetcar Guide Book 1916

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Pretty interesting item. BEWARE! The millionaire has the high bid so far, which means he'll stop at nothing to win this. Nice item to have, but I myself do not feel like paying $1000 for it, which is what the final price would be if you start bidding against "gold-post".                                                               M McGuire

Title of item:	Pittsburgh Railroad Streetcar Guide Book 1916
Seller:	seamusheengifts
Starts:	Sep-14-02 08:34:44 PDT
Ends:	Sep-24-02 08:34:44 PDT
Price:	Currently $26.00
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    	Pittsburgh Railroad Streetcar Guide Book 1916 


	Very Rare!  1916 City Guide Book.    Pittsburgh How To See It   Wm. G. Johnston Company  Arranged and edited by George T. Fleming.  A complete and reliable guidebook with illustrations,  the latest map and complete index.  




      

But this little 256 page softcover book is much more than a tour book for the visitor.  It is a comprehensive history book as well.  Historical development, facts and figures from the time of the French and Indian War to description of the construction of all of the railroad stations and lines maintained by 22 railroad companies throughout the city, this is a fascinating look at the city that "Promotes Progress", "Pittsburgh The Powerful."


This guide book is geared to visitors arriving to the city by train.  Every possible streetcar  or trolley route, the 7 incline planes, or railroad connection to see different parts of the city are explained in great detail. 

  The map is an integral part of the book and has a key to denote 57 buildings, parks and Forbes Field.
 Hotels, Public Buildings, Department Stores, Parks, Schools, Churches, Farms, Boulevards, Steel Mills, Clubs,Neighborhoods, an unbelievable amount of information for each and every one.  This is so detailed, it would be a wonderful research reference tool for anyone looking for even obsurce details about the city, companies or structures prior to 1916.  There is also much information on the outlying boroughs such as Braddock, Turtle Creek, Wilmerding and others.



Using this book, there is enough detail to recreate the city of 1915, it's streets and buildings  and transportation system  with complete accuracy.
 






Condition:The front cover has a wonderful sketch of tourists viewing the Point from the Duquesne Incline at the top of Mount Washington.  It has evidence of wear, soiling, some chips, creases and bent corners but is still intact.  Inside most pages are clean, a few have yellowing, and are filled with illustrations.







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