Author: MORNINGSTAR, C.K.; CORFIELD, WILLIAM E. (EDITOR)
Title: From Dobbin to Diesel - the Story of Public Transportation in London, Canada
Description: London, ON, Canada: London Transportation Commission, 1973. First Edition. Hardcover. 53 pages. The London Street Railway received its charter in 1873 and commenced service in 1875. This work commemorates a century of planning and service. Author retired as General Manager of the service in 1971 and completed two years of research in preparation for this work. Prepared from the files of the London Street Railway Company and its successor, the London Transportation Commission, from newspaper stories, memories of veteran employees, and many other sources. "Includes a brief outline of London from its beginning as a pioneer settlement in 1826 to 1875 when public transportation commenced, because the story of horse-drawn trams, electric street cars and buses is really part of the story of our community and the people who built it over the years." - from Foreward. Includes numerous black and white illustrations and maps. Tiny prior owner's address label inside front board else clean, bright and unmarked with negligible wear. Beautiful copy.; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall; From Dobbin to Diesel - The Story of Public Transportation in London, Canada London Transportation Commission London Street Railway received its charter in 1873 and commenced service in 1875. This work commemorates a century of planning and service.. Fine .

Keywords: 1873 1875. . Canadian History