Item Tag Railroads / History

GREAT LAKES TROLLEYS IN COLOR By Robert Halperin – Hardcover

"Great Lakes Trolleys in Color" by Robert Halperin is a beautifully illustrated book focusing on the history of railroads in the Great Lakes region. Published by Morning Sun Books in 2004, this hardcover format book showcases the colorful trolleys and transportation systems of the Great Lakes area. With insights from authors Eugene Van Dusen and Robert Halperin, the book is a must-have for transportation enthusiasts and history buffs interested in the railroads of the Great Lakes region. The ISBN-10 is 1582480907, and the book weighs 0.51 pounds with 128 pages filled with detailed information and captivating illustrations.

Fillmore, California, Images of America, Paperback

Fillmore, California, Images of America, Paperback Fillmore is nestled at the foot of the Topatopa Mountains at the confluence of the Santa Clara River and Sespe Creek. The town was formed in 1887 and named after Jerome A. Fillmore, who was the general superintendent for the Southern Pacific Railroad at the time. The rail line enabled passenger travel and the transport of commercial agricultural products, and it put Fillmore on the map. Incorporated in 1914, Fillmore is one of the oldest incorporated towns in Ventura County and is designated as part of the county's agricultural greenbelt. Fillmore's history is based on it being located on some of the most productive agricultural and oil-rich lands in the country. Today, it is still a predominately agricultural town that supplies citrus, avocados, and a variety of vegetable crops around the country and abroad. It is a hidden small-town gem in Southern California, and its downtown architecture epitomizes small-town charm, making it a popular tourist destination and site for film and television productions.