Dave Amos documents the history of railway towns in America in this video. Railway companies in the 1800s expanded quickly to the West, platting small towns as part of their federal land grants. Amos explores how companies built their lines, designed the towns, and the legacies of towns that remain.
Article Author
Stephen is a professional urban planner in Puget Sound with a passion for sustainable, livable, and diverse cities. He is especially interested in how policies, regulations, and programs can promote positive outcomes for communities. With stints in great cities like Bellingham and Cork, Stephen currently lives in Seattle. He primarily covers land use and transportation issues and has been with The Urbanist since 2014.