""Early Illinois Railroads"" is a historical paper written by William K. Ackerman and presented before the Chicago Historical Society on February 20, 1883. The paper provides a detailed account of the early development and growth of railroads in Illinois, which played a crucial role in the state's economic and social development during the mid-19th century. Ackerman covers topics such as the construction of the first railroads in Illinois, the impact of railroads on the state's agriculture and industry, and the challenges ...
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""Early Illinois Railroads"" is a historical paper written by William K. Ackerman and presented before the Chicago Historical Society on February 20, 1883. The paper provides a detailed account of the early development and growth of railroads in Illinois, which played a crucial role in the state's economic and social development during the mid-19th century. Ackerman covers topics such as the construction of the first railroads in Illinois, the impact of railroads on the state's agriculture and industry, and the challenges faced by railroad companies in the early years of operation. The book offers a fascinating insight into the history of Illinois and the role of railroads in shaping its growth and development. Originally published in 1884, this book is a valuable resource for historians, scholars, and anyone interested in the history of railroads in America.Also, An Appendix With The Breese-Douglas Correspondence.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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