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Copper Country Streetcars
During the early 1900s, copper mining was at its peak in the "Copper Country" of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Numerous communities sprang up throughout the region, but travel between towns was difficult as the roads were not paved and became impassable during the winter months when over 200 inches of snow would inundate the area. The poor travel conditions and boom period in the Copper Country were instrumental factors that resulted in the construction of a streetcar line to serve the area. Service began in 1900, and the network was extended several times over the next few years. Ridership peaked in 1910, when over six million passengers rode the system; however, it declined in the 1920s as automobiles became more popular, roads were improved, and the copper boom subsided. Service finally ended in 1932. It is a fascinating history that surprises many of today's residents that streetcars operated in the area.
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Copper Country Streetcars
During the early 1900s, copper mining was at its peak in the "Copper Country" of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Numerous communities sprang up throughout the region, but travel between towns was difficult as the roads were not paved and became impassable during the winter months when over 200 inches of snow would inundate the area. The poor travel conditions and boom period in the Copper Country were instrumental factors that resulted in the construction of a streetcar line to serve the area. Service began in 1900, and the network was extended several times over the next few years. Ridership peaked in 1910, when over six million passengers rode the system; however, it declined in the 1920s as automobiles became more popular, roads were improved, and the copper boom subsided. Service finally ended in 1932. It is a fascinating history that surprises many of today's residents that streetcars operated in the area.
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Copper Country Streetcars

Copper Country Streetcars

by William J. Sproule
Copper Country Streetcars
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Copper Country Streetcars

Copper Country Streetcars

by William J. Sproule

Overview

During the early 1900s, copper mining was at its peak in the "Copper Country" of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Numerous communities sprang up throughout the region, but travel between towns was difficult as the roads were not paved and became impassable during the winter months when over 200 inches of snow would inundate the area. The poor travel conditions and boom period in the Copper Country were instrumental factors that resulted in the construction of a streetcar line to serve the area. Service began in 1900, and the network was extended several times over the next few years. Ridership peaked in 1910, when over six million passengers rode the system; however, it declined in the 1920s as automobiles became more popular, roads were improved, and the copper boom subsided. Service finally ended in 1932. It is a fascinating history that surprises many of today's residents that streetcars operated in the area.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780738599861
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing SC
Publication date: 08/05/2013
Series: Images of Rail
Pages: 128
Product dimensions: 6.40(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

William (Bill) J. Sproule is a professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Michigan Technological University in Houghton, Michigan, where he teaches transportation engineering, public transit, airport design, and hockey history. He is a member of several associations, including the Houghton County Historical Society.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments 6

Introduction 7

1 The Copper Country 9

2 Houghton County Traction Company 25

3 Equipment 55

4 Winter Operations 67

5 Electric Park 87

6 Attractions and Events 95

7 Famous Passengers 119

8 End of Service 123

Suggested Readings 127

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