Passenger Rail in the Mid-1900s
2015-06-06T20:00:54-04:00https://images.c-span.org/Files/422/20150606200400003_hd.jpgProfessor Joseph Schwieterman talked about the evolution of the nation’s reliance on railroads and passenger trains. He spoke specifically about how many of the Chicago train terminals have been closed or redeveloped and factors that contribute to how the land is reused. He also describes what it means for small towns to lose railroad business. This class is from a course called “Metropolitan Planning and Development.”
Professor Joseph Schwieterman talked about the evolution of the nation’s reliance on railroads and passenger trains. He spoke specifically about how… read more
Professor Joseph Schwieterman talked about the evolution of the nation’s reliance on railroads and passenger trains. He spoke specifically about how many of the Chicago train terminals have been closed or redeveloped and factors that contribute to how the land is reused. He also describes what it means for small towns to lose railroad business. This class is from a course called “Metropolitan Planning and Development.” close
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