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    Richard Thompson is een publieke historicus en consultant wiens werk zich verdiept in de rijke geschiedenis van de straatspoorwegen van Oregon. Zijn diepe betrokkenheid bij industrieel erfgoed is geworteld in de erfenis van zijn familie en zijn academische achtergrond in geschiedenis. Deze passie voor trams heeft geleid tot een aanzienlijk persoonlijk archief, dat talloze publicaties en historische bijdragen heeft geïnformeerd. De diverse carrière van Thompson omvat uitgebreide ervaring in archiefwerk en museumbeheer.

    The Acts of the Apostles
    Beeswing
    Portland's Streetcar Lines
    Slabtown Streetcars

    • Slabtown Streetcars

      • 130bladzijden
      • 5 uur lezen
      4,0(1)Tarief

      The historical significance of Slabtown in Northwest Portland is highlighted through its pivotal role in the development of street railway systems. Home to the West Coast's first streetcar manufacturing factory, it was integral to the early streetcar network, with local production dominating until the 1910s. By 1950, Slabtown residents were among the last to use the dwindling streetcar lines, marking the end of an era in public transportation. The narrative captures the evolution of urban transit and the community's connection to this transformative period.

      Slabtown Streetcars

    • Portland's Streetcar Lines

      • 128bladzijden
      • 5 uur lezen
      3,7(7)Tarief

      The history of Portland's neighborhoods is intricately linked to the streetcar system, a 19th-century innovation that shaped the city's layout and growth. The carlines facilitated not only daily commutes but also recreational outings, connecting residents to parks, shopping, and social activities. The peak of trolley use occurred in the 1910s, followed by a gradual decline leading to the end of streetcars in 1950, when buses took over. This book delves into the legacy of these classic streetcar lines and their influence on the city's development.

      Portland's Streetcar Lines

    • Beeswing

      • 272bladzijden
      • 10 uur lezen
      3,9(828)Tarief

      Beeswing is the autobiography from world-renowned artist Richard Thompson, co-founder of the legendary folk rock group Fairport Convention.

      Beeswing