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The history of Fort Worth is intricately tied to the arrival and evolution of railroads, beginning in 1876 with the Texas & Pacific Railroad. This transformative period propelled the city from a small frontier town to a bustling metropolis, showcasing the significance of rail transport in shaping its identity. The narrative explores the impact of various railroads, from transcontinental locomotives to interurban lines, highlighting Fort Worth's role in the broader story of America's growth and its embrace of technological advancement.
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Rails Around Fort Worth, Ian Taylor
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- Released
- 2014
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- Title
- Rails Around Fort Worth
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Ian Taylor
- Publisher
- Arcadia Publishing Library Editions
- Released
- 2014
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 130
- ISBN13
- 9781531676322
- Description
- The history of Fort Worth is intricately tied to the arrival and evolution of railroads, beginning in 1876 with the Texas & Pacific Railroad. This transformative period propelled the city from a small frontier town to a bustling metropolis, showcasing the significance of rail transport in shaping its identity. The narrative explores the impact of various railroads, from transcontinental locomotives to interurban lines, highlighting Fort Worth's role in the broader story of America's growth and its embrace of technological advancement.