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Book Synopsis: On Christmas Eve 1917, an overcrowded, out-of-control streetcar exited the Mount Washington tunnel, crashing into pedestrians. Twenty-three were killed and more than eighty injured in the worst transit incident in Pittsburgh history. The crash scene on Carson Street was chaotic as physicians turned the railway offices into a makeshift hospital and bystanders frantically sought to remove the injured and strewn bodies from the wreckage. Most of the victims, many women and children, were from the close-knit neighborhoods of Knoxville, Beltzhoover and Mount Oliver. In the aftermath, public outrage over the tragedy led to criminal prosecution, civil suits and the bankruptcy of the Pittsburgh Railways Company, which operated the service. Author Mary Jane Kuffner Hirt explores the tragic history of the Mount Washington transit tunnel disaster.
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Experience the heart-wrenching tale of the Mount Washington Transit Tunnel Disaster with our gripping book synopsis. Uncover the shocking events of a fateful Christmas Eve in 1917 that forever changed the landscape of Pittsburgh. In this tragic incident, a streetcar plunged into chaos, claiming the lives of twenty-three innocent victims and leaving more than eighty injured. As you delve into the pages of this captivating narrative, you'll be transported back in time to witness the harrowing aftermath of the crash on Carson Street.
Written by acclaimed author Mary Jane Kuffner Hirt, this one-of-a-kind book meticulously chronicles the catastrophe that shook the close-knit neighborhoods of Knoxville, Beltzhoover, and Mount Oliver. With vivid storytelling, Hirt brings the scene to life as physicians transformed railway offices into impromptu hospitals, scrambling to save lives amidst the chaos. Readers will be gripped by the desperate efforts of bystanders to rescue the injured and recover the strewn bodies from the wreckage.
But there's more to this extraordinary true story than meets the eye. The Mount Washington transit tunnel disaster sparked public outrage, resulting in widespread criminal prosecutions, civil lawsuits, and the bankruptcy of the Pittsburgh Railways Company. Immerse yourself in the dramatic aftermath, as Hirt delves into the legal ramifications and the far-reaching consequences that forever altered the course of local transportation.
Don't miss this opportunity to explore a captivating chapter in Pittsburgh's history. Uncover the untold stories, emotions, and struggles of the victims and their families. Step back in time and witness the resilience of a community shattered by tragedy. Grab your copy of the Mount Washington Transit Tunnel Disaster book today and embark on a journey filled with gripping narratives and eye-opening revelations.
Ready to dive into this captivating story? Get your copy now and experience the tale of the Mount Washington transit tunnel disaster for yourself.
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