Philadelphia's Victorian Suburban Stations
Author : Herbert H. Harwood
Publisher :
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 10,37 MB
Release : 1975
Category : Railroad stations
ISBN :
Author : Herbert H. Harwood
Publisher :
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 10,37 MB
Release : 1975
Category : Railroad stations
ISBN :
Author : DK Travel
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 20,2 MB
Release : 2017-11-21
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1465472614
Make the most of your visit to the historic sights and attractions Pennsylvania's capital and countryside have to offer with this guide by your side. Take a relaxed Old City ramble-site of the iconic Liberty Bell-or enjoy a concert at Penn's Landing, then finish your day by dining at the best restaurants. With fantastic photography and illustrations of all the must-see sights, plus detailed suggestions for those who wish to venture farther afield to visit Gettysburg or Pennsylvania Dutch Country, this guide gives you everything you need to plan the perfect trip. Discover DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Philadelphia & the Pennsylvania Dutch Country. + Hotel and restaurant listings and recommendations. + Detailed itineraries and "don't-miss" destination highlights at a glance. + Illustrated cutaway 3-D drawings of important sights. + Floor plans and guided visitor information for major museums. + Guided walking tours, local drink and dining specialties to try, things to do, and places to eat, drink, and shop by area. + Area maps marked with sights and restaurants. + Detailed city maps include street finder index for easy navigation. + Insights into history and culture to help you understand the stories behind the sights. + Suggested day-trips and itineraries to explore beyond the city. With hundreds of full-color photographs, hand-drawn illustrations, and custom maps that illuminate every page, DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Philadelphia & the Pennsylvania Dutch Country truly shows you this state as no one else can.
Author : Richard Varr
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 21,74 MB
Release : 2013-10-10
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1465414983
Now available in PDF format. DK Eyewitness Travel: Philadelphia & The Pennsylvania Dutch Country will lead you straight to the best attractions this region has to offer. Packed with detailed maps, including a new pull-out map with detailed sheet maps and useful transportation information, this guide explores every facet of this historic area. Also included are beautiful cutaways and floor plans of all the major sites and suggestions for the best places to visit, from the Old City known as "America's most historic square mile," encompassing Independence Hall and the iconic Liberty Bell, to the outstanding museums, including the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. This DK Eyewitness Travel Guide provides all the insider tips every visitor to needs, with dozens of reviews of hotels, recommendations for restaurants, tips for shopping, and all the best places for entertainment in Philadelphia and the Pennsylvania Dutch Country. Don't miss a thing on your vacation with the DK Eyewitness Guide to Philadelphia and the Pennsylvania Dutch Country.
Author : Brian Solomon
Publisher : Voyageur Press (MN)
Page : 179 pages
File Size : 20,13 MB
Release : 2015-10
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 0760348901
Ride the rails with famed railroad historian, Brian Solomon, and learn about the incredible architecture and history of stations across America.
Author : Richard Varr
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 25,6 MB
Release : 2010-03
Category : Travel
ISBN : 0756661579
DK Eyewitness Travel's full-color guidebooks to hundreds of destinations around the world truly show you what others only tell you. They have become renowned for their visual excellence, which includes unparalleled photography, 3-D mapping, and specially commissioned cutaway illustrations. DK Eyewitness Travel Guides are the only guides that work equally well for inspiration, as a planning tool, a practical resource while traveling, and a keepsake following any trip. Each guide is packed with the up-to-date, reliable destination information every traveler needs, including extensive hotel and restaurant listings, themed itineraries, lush photography, and numerous maps.
Author : Fodor's Travel Publications, Inc
Publisher : Fodors Travel Publications
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 10,62 MB
Release : 2010
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1400008778
Describes hotels, historic sites, museums, events, shopping areas, and night life in Philadelphia, and looks at the highlights of the surrounding area, including Brandywine Valley, Bucks County, Lancaster County, and Valley Forge
Author :
Publisher :
Page : 560 pages
File Size : 41,15 MB
Release : 1912
Category : Railroads
ISBN :
Author : James Smith
Publisher :
Page : 662 pages
File Size : 22,59 MB
Release : 1905
Category : Victoria
ISBN :
Author :
Publisher :
Page : 1064 pages
File Size : 50,35 MB
Release : 1959
Category : Merchant marine
ISBN :
Author : William D Middleton
Publisher : Indiana University Press
Page : 1295 pages
File Size : 46,70 MB
Release : 2007-04-06
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 0253027993
Lavishly illustrated and a joy to read, this authoritative reference work on the North American continent's railroads covers the U.S., Canadian, Mexican, Central American, and Cuban systems. The encyclopedia's over-arching theme is the evolution of the railroad industry and the historical impact of its progress on the North American continent. This thoroughly researched work examines the various aspects of the industry's development: technology, operations, cultural impact, the evolution of public policy regarding the industry, and the structural functioning of modern railroads. More than 500 alphabetical entries cover a myriad of subjects, including numerous entries profiling the principal companies, suppliers, manufacturers, and individuals influencing the history of the rails. Extensive appendices provide data regarding weight, fuel, statistical trends, and more, as well as a list of 130 vital railroad books. Railfans will treasure this indispensable work.