Author: SUTHERLAND COMMISSION; BECK, SIR ADAM; SUTHERLAND, R.F.; MITCHELL, C.H.; AMOS, W.A.; MCCALLUM, A.F.
Title: Statement Respecting Findings and Other Statements Contained in Majority Report of the Commission (Known As the "Sutherland Commission") Appointed to Inquire Into the Subject of Hydro-Electric Railways - Re: "Sutherland Commission" Majority Report
Description: Toronto: Sutherland Commission / Government of Ontario, 1922. First Edition. Hardcover. 44 pages. 9.9" x 6.75". Discusses the public's conception of hydro-radials, municipalities' view of radials as a necessity, radials as both a local and provincial issue, the proposed lines, municipal and provincial co-operation, lack of duplication with steam railways, findings of Sutherland Commission's Majority Report, financial projections, and much more. Black pebbled leather-covered boards with brilliant gilt lettering upon front board. Fold-out map inside back board entitled "H.E.P.C. Map of Toronto-Buffalo & Detroit-Cleveland Districts Indicating Similarity Between Proposed and Existing Interurban Systems" measures 21.5" x 18.3" and is in excellent condition aside from a crease and two short openings to lower left periphery. Moderate external wear. Binding sound. 1" x 1" dull patch in lower left corner of front board where label removed. Contents clean and unmarked with light wear. Offers a penetrating view of the volatile debate involved in the early history of Southern Ontario's passenger rail service. (It would be fascinating to know the authors' impressions of today's 401 highway and GO rail service.); 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall; Hydro Radial System Detroit-Cleveland System Statement Respecting Findings and Other Statements Contained in Majority Report of the Commission (Known as the "Sutherland Commission") Appointed to Inquire Into the Subject of Hydro-Electric Railways - Re: ". Good .

Keywords: Detroit Cleveland Canadian Transportation