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History of the Lake Shore Electric Railway

2026-05-14 19:00:00 2026-05-14 20:00:00 America/New_York History of the Lake Shore Electric Railway Manny Marotta will explore the history of Ohio's Lake Shore Electric Railway-- the interurban system that once connected communities along the Lake Erie shoreline. Rocky River Public Library - Auditorium

Thursday, May 14
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-05-14 19:00:00 2026-05-14 20:00:00 America/New_York History of the Lake Shore Electric Railway Manny Marotta will explore the history of Ohio's Lake Shore Electric Railway-- the interurban system that once connected communities along the Lake Erie shoreline. Rocky River Public Library - Auditorium

Manny Marotta will explore the history of Ohio's Lake Shore Electric Railway-- the interurban system that once connected communities along the Lake Erie shoreline.

Manny Marotta will explore the history of Ohio’s Lake Shore Electric Railway—the interurban system that once connected communities along the Lake Erie shoreline.

Manny will be discussing the book An Annotated & Illustrated Atlas of the Lake Shore Electric Railway Company, featuring rare maps, photographs, and insights that bring this remarkable transportation network to life.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | History and Genealogy |

TAGS: | AGE 19+ |

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History of the Lake Shore Electric Railway
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Manny Marotta will explore the history of Ohio's Lake Shore Electric Railway-- the interurban system that once connected communities along the Lake Erie shoreline.
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