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Boosterism and Townsite Development Along the Minneapolis & St. Louis Railroad in South Dakota.
- Source :
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Journal of the West . Fall2003, Vol. 42 Issue 4, p8-16. 9p. 9 Black and White Photographs, 1 Map. - Publication Year :
- 2003
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Abstract
- Explores the concept of boosterism and townsite development along the Minneapolis and St. Louis Railroad in South Dakota. Impact of the so-called “great Dakota bust” on railroad expansion plans; Inception of an impressive townsite development and booster program as an important corollary of the management of Minneapolis & St. Louis Railroad (M&Stl); Construction of a collection of secondary main lines and branches to dominate the eastern part of the state; Role of M&Stl townsite agent Thomas A. Way in the establishment of communities along the M&Stl lines.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00225169
- Volume :
- 42
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of the West
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 12364482