Along the Mount Beacon Incline Railway (Images of Rail)
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.31 (762 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1467123293 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 128 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-05-18 |
| Language | : | English |
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Today, with the planned restorative work of the Mount Beacon Incline Railway Restoration Society (MBIRRS), the prospect of reinstallation remains high. Opened in 1902, the Mount Beacon Incline Railway served locals, revelers, sightseers, and vacationers for nearly 100 years, riding them to the pinnacle of Mount Beacon for a 75-mile panoramic view, among other attractions. Along the Mount Beacon Incline Railway is a record to the celebrated history, preservation, and future of the railway in its natural setting.. Situated on scenic Mount Beacon in New York State’s Hudson River Valley is a great American achievement and engineering marvel almost lost to history. Eventually, the railway ceased operation and was shuttered. The incline was constructed when trains were king, and undeniably it emerged as a grand tourist destination; its notoriety was widespread, even earning the prized position as back
Gregory Bilotto holds numerous degrees in history and archaeology and is currently earning his doctoral degree of archaeology and art history in the University of London’s School of Oriental and African Studies. . Images for this book have been collected from various sources, including the federal government, numerous historical societies, libraries, private collections, and the MBIRRS. He is a native of the Hudson River Valley and an avid preservation
"Well done, if a bit humorless, link to stereoscopic viewer below." according to JCS. Although somewhat of a parochial choice, as I actually rode the incline railway and enjoyed the ride and summit trails, the book is heartfelt in its research and championing of the environmental issues that may lead to a renaissance of interest and construction of a new version -- I wish them well. The book is full of period photos, many in stereoscopic format. If interested, the viewer available from Amazon does a fine job of rendering them: Loreo Lite - Cardboard Mailable Viewer. "Five Stars" according to william durrant. excellent
He is a native of the Hudson River Valley and an avid preservationist. Images for this book have been collected from various sources, including the federal government, numerous historical societies, libraries, private collections, and the MBIRRS. . About the Author Gregory Bilotto holds numerous degrees in history and archaeology and is currently earning his doctoral degree of archaeology and art history in the University of London’s School of Oriental and African Studies