TM: The Milwaukee Electric Railway & Light Company

by Joseph M. Canfield

Fascinating and well-done history of the streetcars and interurbans of Milwaukee, Wisconsin that were grouped under The Milwaukee Electric Railway and Light Co. This is the usual thorough and interesting work by CERA, packed with information presented in a readable fashion. Covers predecessor lines, corporate growth (with clear flow charts showing relationships of the companies) beginning with Henry Villard, routes, fares, expansion, special services (such as hospital and funeral cars), structures, maintenance and every other aspect of the line's existence. There is an entire chapter (40 pages) devoted to clear maps of the system over time. Illustrated throughout with black and white (and a few color) photos and car diagrams. Includes detailed rosters for passenger, freight and work cars. With reproductions of timetables, advertisements, tokens and other ephemera. 561 pages with index.

563 pages, Hardcover