Good Golly Missed Trolley
Western Mass Hilltown Hikers Special Event
Good Golly Missed Trolley Presentation
Sunday March 22nd 1:00 pm
Chester Railway Museum, 10 Prospect Street, Chester, MA 01011
Join special guest, Steve Cormier, local author of three Hilltown History books. The Sacrificial Land, Life and Times of Parley B. Hutchins, and now, Good Golly...Missed Trolley.
A power point presentation surrounding Good Golly...Missed Trolley, will cover the evolution and impact of the trolley system which progressed to the electric trolley that revolutionized mass urban travel. The presentation will focus on the direct impact that trolley systems once had within Western Massachusetts. The "Hilltown Delima" will be discussed; a lack of trolley service within this greater area, which contributed to population loss and economic despair. Unfortunately, the Huckleberry line would not provide the service that the Hilltown area desperately needed. Presentation will also cover the New Haven Railroad's numerous monopoly attempts to control overall transportation in the western part of the state.
Shirts and Hiker swag will be for sale by donation at the event.
Registration not required. Suggested Donation $15.
Donations for the conserved Chester Granite and Polishing Works
property are greatly appreciated.
www.HilltownHikers.com
Guided Group Hikes and Tours Since 2010
Call/Text 413-302-0312
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Event Links
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