Municipal Ownership Of Street Railways In The District Of Columbia: Hearing Before The Committee On The District Of Columbia, House Of Representatives (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781271622498)

This volume presents the hearing before the Committee on the District of Columbia, House of Representatives, during the Sixty-third Congress, Second Session, regarding H.R. 15191, concerning the municipal ownership of street railways in the District of Columbia. Held between May 13 and June 6, 1914, the proceedings offer a detailed look into the considerations, debates, and potential implications of transferring street railway ownership to the municipality. This historical record provides valuable insights into early 20th-century urban planning, public transportation policy, and the role of government in managing essential services. Students of urban history, transportation economics, and political science will find this a rich resource for understanding the complexities of infrastructure development and governance.

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