The Shaker Heights Rapid Transit (Interurbans Special 115) [signed] [first edition]

Fascinating history of the two rapid transit lines that connect Shaker Heights, Ohio and Cleveland. The book traces the Van Sweringen brothers's ambitious dream to build a planned community and link it to the downtown business community via a trolley line while also building the Cleveland Union Terminal complex. The trolley line eventually became the two lines that today make up the Blue and Green lines of the Greater Cleveland Rapid transit Authority. With roster and maps. Illustrated throughout with black and white photos as well as an 8 page color section. With bibliography. 144 pages with index.