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 the Day (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Gowen, Franklin Benjamin

 
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 the Day (Classic Reprint)

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A pivotal address on Philadelphia’s role in Pennsylvania’s future The speaker argues that the city should be both commercial and intellectual leader for the Commonwealth, shaping its transportation network and railways.

Philadelphia faces a defining question: how should it connect with the state’s wealth, industry, and diverse communities? This book presents the case for a city that links Pennsylvania’s resources to its people, industry, and growth.


  • How the city can become a vital hub for commerce and ideas within the state

  • A historical view of early railway plans meant to knit Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, and the Great Lakes region

  • Arguments about the influence of politics, courts, and rail interests on public policy

  • A perspective on the balance between progress, governance, and accountability



Ideal for readers of historical speeches and early industrial debates about urban leadership and transportation.

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