Los Angeles Railway Yellow Cars

Focusing on the evolution of local rail transit in Los Angeles, the book highlights the "Yellow Cars," which served as essential neighborhood lines in the early to mid-20th century. It details the integration of various transit systems into the Pacific Electric Railway, orchestrated by rail magnate Henry Edwards Huntington. The narrative captures a transformative era, illustrated through evocative photographs that depict the impact of societal changes, economic fluctuations, and the eventual transition from streetcars to bus services.