9781332869206 - The Railway Problem (Classic Reprint): Address of Mr. Franklin B. Gowen, on the Position Which the City of Philadelphia Should Occupy to the ... Railway Problem of ... (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book contains a speech given by Franklin B. Gowen, a major railroad industry figure, regarding the relationship between Philadelphia and the transportation lines serving Pennsylvania during the 19th century. Gowen argues that despite Philadelphiaâs industrial prowess, its businesses and citizens have not fully invested in the stateâs commercial infrastructure. As a result, he states that the city of New York has profited more from the trade of Pennsylvaniaâs mineral wealth and agricultural output than the state's own major city. Gowen contends that Philadelphia should have connected all of Pennsylvaniaâs vital industries and cities by rail in order to leverage the regionâs vast resources and remain the main commercial hub of the state. Instead, the Pennsylvania Railroad Company has focused on acquiring western trade routes, which has led to a neglect of Pennsylvania industry. Gowen argues that unless the city can reclaim its role as the transportation hub of Pennsylvania, its economy and influence will suffer. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.