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In 1915, the road system in south Florida had changed little since before the Civil War. Travelling from Miami to Ft. Myers meant going through Orlando, 250 miles north of Miami. Within 15 years, three highways were dredged and blasted through the Everglades: Ingraham Highway from Homestead, 25 miles south of Miami, to Flamingo on the tip of the peninsula; Tamiami Trail from Miami to Tampa; and Conners Highway from West Palm Beach to Okeechobee City. In 1916, Florida's road commission spent $967. In 1928 it spent $6.8 million. Tamiami Trail, originally projected to cost $500,000, eventually required $11 million. These roads were made possible by the 1920s Florida land boom, the advent of gasoline and diesel-powered equipment to replace animal and steam-powered implements, and the creation of a highway funding system based on fuel taxes. This book tells the story of the finance and technology of the first modern highways in the South.
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Genre |
: Transportation |
Author |
: Bruce D. Epperson |
Publisher |
: McFarland |
Release |
: 2016-07-04 |
File |
: 285 Pages |
ISBN-13 |
: 9781476664798 |
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Genre |
: Roads |
Author |
: United States. Bureau of Public Roads |
Publisher |
: |
Release |
: 1949 |
File |
: 742 Pages |
ISBN-13 |
: UCLA:31158012685409 |
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Completely revised, updated, and now with color photographs and illustrations in every chapter, The Everglades Handbook provides a breadth and depth of information on the entire ecosystem of the Everglades that cannot be found anywhere else. Written by Thomas Lodge, one of the most respected authorities on the Everglades and one of its most ardent protectors, the book is an updated, expanded, and comprehensive explanation of what the Everglades is, how it has been changed, and the restoration needed to bring back ecological functions and safeguard sustainable future uses of the region by people. Expanded and updated coverage in the third edition includes: Caloosahatchee/Charlotte Harbor ecosystem Kissimmee headwaters, including the chain of lakes near Orlando St. Lucie/Indian River estuary Impact of invasive species on various south Florida ecosystems Sustainable agriculture relative to the Everglades ecosystem and other south Florida areas Progress and impacts of the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan New chapter entitled Peripheral Ecosystems of the Everglades This edition maintains Lodge's trademark style, making the book appealing to students, the general public, scientists, and managers. A bestseller in each edition since its publication in 1994, this is quite possibly the most attractive, readable science book available on the Everglades. Thomas Lodge was interviewed by the Florida International University student media regarding his appearance at the Miami Book Fair International. He is also featured in a Miami Herald article highlighting Florida authors and their participation in the event.
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Genre |
: Nature |
Author |
: Thomas E. Lodge |
Publisher |
: CRC Press |
Release |
: 2010-04-26 |
File |
: 424 Pages |
ISBN-13 |
: 9781439802649 |
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: |
Author |
: |
Publisher |
: |
Release |
: 1924 |
File |
: 520 Pages |
ISBN-13 |
: UIUC:30112065081603 |
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Accompanied by "Florida highways official detour bulletin," Feb. 1942-
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Genre |
: Roads |
Author |
: |
Publisher |
: |
Release |
: 1952 |
File |
: 720 Pages |
ISBN-13 |
: STANFORD:36105015880490 |
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Genre |
: Engineering |
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: |
Publisher |
: |
Release |
: 1940-07 |
File |
: 928 Pages |
ISBN-13 |
: STANFORD:36105000798822 |
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Genre |
: Roads |
Author |
: |
Publisher |
: |
Release |
: 1917 |
File |
: 604 Pages |
ISBN-13 |
: UOM:39015088592319 |
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Genre |
: Roads |
Author |
: |
Publisher |
: |
Release |
: 1921 |
File |
: 536 Pages |
ISBN-13 |
: UOM:39015088592350 |
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Genre |
: Engineering |
Author |
: |
Publisher |
: |
Release |
: 1941 |
File |
: 722 Pages |
ISBN-13 |
: UOM:39015021307742 |
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Genre |
: Florida |
Author |
: Andrew Hepburn |
Publisher |
: |
Release |
: 1968 |
File |
: 208 Pages |
ISBN-13 |
: STANFORD:36105033898318 |