Minnesota Trolley Books – 3 pack

$75.00

Description

Three well documented books which tell the stories of the transit systems in the Minneapolis / St. Paul area and the Duluth / Superior area. Written by members of the Minnesota Streetcar Museum.

“Twin Cities By Trolley” written by Aaron Isaacs and John Diers. Published by the University of Minnesota Press. Copyright 2007. This book tells the story of the Twin City Rapid Transit Company system from its earliest days through its heyday in the years before and immediately after World War I to its eventual surrender to the automobile in the 1950’s. Hardcover with dust jacket. 348 pages including 400 black & white photos and 70 maps. Individual price of this book is $40.

“Twin Ports By Trolley” written by Aaron Isaacs. Published by the University of Minnesota Press. Copyright 2014. This book tells the story of the Duluth-Superior streetcar system from its earliest days through its heyday in the years before and immediately after World War I to its ultimate surrender to the automobile in the 1930s. Hardcover book with dust jacket. 342 pages with 366 photographs and 18 maps. Individual price of this book is $40.

“The Como-Harriet Story” written by Aaron Isaacs and Bill Graham. Published by Donning Company Publishers. Copyright 2002. The historic Como-Harriet Streetcar Line comes alive in the museum’s 65-page book with 85 vintage photos of the line prior to its 1954 abandonment along with a map. Softcover book. Individual price of this book is $5.

Total price of these three books when sold individually is $85.