Name/Title
The Railroad Comes of Age: The Historic South Canal and Rail Road and the Best Friend of CharlestonEntry/Object ID
2016.016.02Description
Brief history of the South Carolina Canal and Rail Road and the Best Friend of Charleston.
Contents: Economics of the Southeast, 1820-1830 -- Charleston's economic depression, 1820-1830 -- Early construction -- Early motive power -- The "Best Friend of Charleston" -- A Christmas gift to America -- Construction progress -- Operation of the road -- Operational progress and problems -- Columbia extension -- Augusta extension -- Conclusion -- The "Best Friend of Charleston" today -- Epilogue -- Bibliography
26 p. : ill., facsim., map ; 22 cm. (paperback)Collection
Pamphlets, Guidebooks, Booklets, PapersAcquisition
Accession
2016.016Source or Donor
Mrs. Alice F. LevkoffAcquisition Method
GiftCredit Line
Courtesy of Alice LevkoffLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
BookNomenclature Sub-Class
Other DocumentsNomenclature Class
Documentary ObjectsNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsSearch Terms
Best Friend of Charleston (Locomotive), South Carolina Canal and Railroad Company, Railroads--South Carolina--CharlestonOther Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Number Type
Other NumberOther Number
P449Book Details
Author
Langley, Albert M., Langley, Mary L.Publisher
National Railway Historical Society, Augusta ChapterDate Published
1970Call No.
HE2791 .S662 1970Notes
Copy No.: 1Location
Location
Shelf
Books-PamphletsRoom
Margaretta P. Childs ArchivesBuilding
Missroon HouseCategory
PermanentDate
February 7, 2023Relationships
Related Entries
Notes
2016.021.19, 2018.005.30, 2018.005.31a-bGeneral Notes
Note
Notes: By Mary L. Langley and Albert M. Langley, Jr.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 25).Created By
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May 19, 2016Updated By
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February 17, 2023