HOUSTON STREETCAR HISTORY PAGES

HOUSTON ELECTRIC: THE STREET RAILWAYS OF HOUSTON, TEXAS

The complete story of Houston's streetcar system from the first horse-drawn cars in 1868 to the last electric streetcar in 1940.   "Houston Electric" not only covers details of track and equipment, but also looks at the politics and economics behind the rise and decline of the streetcar system.  The role of the transit system in Houston's growth, and how electric streetcars made possible the entire concept of suburban growth, is covered in depth.

Houston's early buses are here as well, plus "Houston Electric" takes a brief look at the Bayou City's two interurban lines and the neighboring systems in Galveston and Texas City.

Features

• More than 240 photos, most never before published
• Detailed maps showing the development of the system
• Complete roster of electric cars, with each type illustrated
• Bibliography and index
• 232 pages, hardbound

"Houston Electric: The Street Railways of Houston, Texas" is available directly from the author for $39 postpaid in the USA.  To order, please send check or money order to:

                    Steve Baron, 196 N. Ashland Ave., Lexington KY 40502

If you prefer, you can use your credit card to place your order via PayPal.  Just click on the PayPal button below.  Shipping is included for domestic orders.  If ordering from overseas, email me first to determine shipping cost.

"Houston Electric" is usually also available in Houston at the following dealers:

• Brazos Bookstore
• Papa Ben's Train Store