The Mount Washington Cog Railway Climbing the White Mountains of New Hampshire
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The Mount Washington Cog Railway Climbing the White Mountains of New Hampshire
Author: Bruce D. Heald
Publisher: William A. Schoneberger, Ethel Pattison, Lee Nichols, Flight Path Learning Center of Southern California
Copyright: 2011
Pages: 128
Cover Price: $ 19.99
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On July 3, 1869, the approximately three-mile track leading to the summit of picturesque Mount Washington in the
White Mountains of
New Hampshire opened for public use. Once, only those daring enough to scale the 6,288 feet could enjoy the splendor of the scenery, but now everyone could journey to the summit using the invention of retired businessman Sylvester Marsh, who dreamed of this mountainous mode of transportation. Created at the height of the age of rail, the Cog Railway continues to chug up the mountain and into the hearts of tourists each year. Local historian Bruce D. Heald ties together the history of its construction with the grand romance of the railway as they triumphantly converge at the top of Mount Washington.
Background Information
The White Mountains are a continuation of the Appalachian system, extending across north-central New Hampshire into west-central Maine. New Hampshire is a northern New England state that was one of the thirteen colonies that rebelled against British rule and formed the original United States.
