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Estación Luján ferrocarril oeste : historia y patrimonio / autora: María Alejandra Hernández.

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LIBRA TF302.L85 H47 2023
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Format:
Book
Author/Creator:
Hernández, María Alejandra (Argentine artist), author.
Series:
Colección Sociedad en movimiento
Language:
Spanish
Subjects (All):
Estación Luján (Luján, Buenos Aires, Argentina)--History.
Estación Luján (Luján, Buenos Aires, Argentina).
Railroad stations--Argentina--Luján (Buenos Aires)--History.
Railroad stations.
Physical Description:
192 pages : illustrations, maps, plans, facsimiles ; 23 cm
Place of Publication:
[Luján] : EdUNLu, Editorial Universidad Nacional de Luján, [2023]
Summary:
This book explores the history and heritage of Luján Railway Station, part of the Western Railway of Argentina. Divided into two sections, the first part presents a chronological account of the station's development from the mid-19th century to the late 20th century, highlighting key events such as the inauguration, expansions, nationalization, and privatization of the railway system. The second part focuses on the station's cultural and material heritage, describing historical artifacts, infrastructure elements, and personal stories of railway workers and community members. Through extensive research and archival images, the book offers a rich perspective on the social and economic impact of the railway in Luján and Argentina.
Contents:
Agradecimientos
Prólogo
Prefacio
Introducción
Primera Parte: HISTORIA
Hasta 1880: Los primeros años del ferrocarril en Argentina 1854-1866, Los miembros de la Sociedad de Caminos de Hierro de Buenos Aires al Oeste, El viaje inaugural, Ampliación de las vías
1862, etc.
De 1890 hasta 1916: La venta de los ferrocarriles -1890, Barrio Estación, La toma de la Estación durante el plebiscito armado
1893, etc.
De 1911 a 1961: La fonda de los Guerizoli
1911, La nueva estación -1914, La evolución del servicio de cargas
La inauguración del túnel
1916, etc.
De 1961 a 1995: La llegada de las barreras automáticas -1972, La visita de su Santidad Juan Pablo II, etc.
Segunda Parte: PATRIMONIO
La estación Luján en la actualidad: El partido de Luján, La estación Luján, Los elementos del patrimonio ferroviario, etc.
Anecdotario: Waldemar, conductor de locomotoras a vapor, Carlos, el relojero, Zandra, la hija del capataz, etc.
Consideraciones finales
Referencias
Anexos.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 173-180).
ISBN:
9789873941955
9873941959
OCLC:
1440144725

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