Railroad Ties: Industry and Culture in Hagerstown, Maryland
Entry/Object ID
2023-FIM-0021
Description
The railroad was a powerful and pervasive force in Hagerstown from the late nineteenth century through the middle years of the twentieth century. As the nation's economy switched from an agricultural to an industrial base, thousands of people came to town -- to factories, mills, and rail yards. This book takes a long look at the people who left the farmstead for the freight train and lets the reader experience their lives through their own words and memories.
Physical Description: 64 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm
