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Minority Report of the Committee on Railways in Relation to the Hoosac Tunnel and the Railroads Leading Thereto. With a bill to incorporate the State Board of Trustees of the Hoosac Tunnel Railroad; also the speech delivered by Hon. E. P. Carpenter in the Senate of Massachusetts, June 3, 1873
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- ISBN978-2-5281-0896-3
- EAN9782528108963
- Date de parution01/09/2025
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- ÉditeurScience & Technology Publishing
Résumé
Minority Report of the Committee on Railways in Relation to the Hoosac Tunnel and the Railroads Leading Thereto is a comprehensive historical document that delves into the intricate debates and legislative considerations surrounding one of the most ambitious infrastructure projects of 19th-century Massachusetts-the Hoosac Tunnel. This volume not only presents the minority perspective from the Committee on Railways regarding the management, ownership, and future of the Hoosac Tunnel and its connecting railroads, but also includes a proposed bill to incorporate the State Board of Trustees of the Hoosac Tunnel Railroad.
The report provides a detailed analysis of the economic, political, and logistical implications of state versus private control of the tunnel and associated rail lines, reflecting the broader national debates of the era over public works and transportation policy. In addition to the committee's minority report and the legislative bill, the book features the full text of a powerful speech delivered by Hon.
E. P. Carpenter in the Massachusetts Senate on June 3, 1873. Carpenter's oration is a passionate defense of state intervention and oversight, articulating the potential benefits of public stewardship for the tunnel and the regional rail network. His speech addresses concerns about monopolistic practices, the public interest, and the strategic importance of the Hoosac Tunnel as a gateway to western markets.
Rich in period detail, the book offers readers a window into the political maneuvering, economic calculations, and visionary ambitions that shaped the development of New England's transportation infrastructure. It is an invaluable resource for historians, policy analysts, and anyone interested in the intersection of government, industry, and technology during a transformative period in American history.
Through its combination of official reports, legislative proposals, and impassioned rhetoric, this volume captures the complexity and significance of the Hoosac Tunnel debate, making it a vital document for understanding the evolution of public works and railroad policy in the United States.
The report provides a detailed analysis of the economic, political, and logistical implications of state versus private control of the tunnel and associated rail lines, reflecting the broader national debates of the era over public works and transportation policy. In addition to the committee's minority report and the legislative bill, the book features the full text of a powerful speech delivered by Hon.
E. P. Carpenter in the Massachusetts Senate on June 3, 1873. Carpenter's oration is a passionate defense of state intervention and oversight, articulating the potential benefits of public stewardship for the tunnel and the regional rail network. His speech addresses concerns about monopolistic practices, the public interest, and the strategic importance of the Hoosac Tunnel as a gateway to western markets.
Rich in period detail, the book offers readers a window into the political maneuvering, economic calculations, and visionary ambitions that shaped the development of New England's transportation infrastructure. It is an invaluable resource for historians, policy analysts, and anyone interested in the intersection of government, industry, and technology during a transformative period in American history.
Through its combination of official reports, legislative proposals, and impassioned rhetoric, this volume captures the complexity and significance of the Hoosac Tunnel debate, making it a vital document for understanding the evolution of public works and railroad policy in the United States.