South Shore: Americas Last Interurban

Fascinating history of Chicago's South Shore Line, tracing its construction and operation through years of roller coaster financial ups and downs during which it has provided steady service between Chicago and its suburbs. The author describes its original structure, the rebuilding under Samuel Insull, its speed records, the Depression-era bankruptcy, the rebound during World War II, and the continued service afterwards. Illustrated with over 250 black and white photographs. With end papers showing system map.