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New Orleans Streetcars, Past and Present.

Authors :
RIDOLPH, EDWARD
Source :
NRHS Bulletin. 7/1/2017, Vol. 80 Issue 3, p30-41. 12p.
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

The article offers information on New Orleans, Louisiana which is famous for jazz, voodoo, exotic cuisine, and Mardi Gras, highlighting the history of its streetcars. A background of New Orleans is provided which was established in 1718 as an outpost of the French empire. Topics include its street railway line that is the oldest in the world, the characteristics of its urban streetcar system and the major railway companies in the city.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
19403615
Volume :
80
Issue :
3
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
NRHS Bulletin
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
130722002