Arthur Giddings (1903-1982)
Interview date: October 11, 1977
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Arthur has lived in Marin since 1917. An electrical engineer, he relates his experience with
the Northwestern Pacific Railroad in Marin during the busy years of the 1920s. He explains the
importance of railroads as carriers and sets forth concrete plans to reactivate railroads and
utilize roadbeds at the Larkspur Ferry Terminal. He submitted a proposal to the Urban Mass
Transit Administration for their consideration. Arthur also has a collection of 3,000 photos
relating to railroad right-of-ways. Audio Clip from the Interview (one minute) Full Transcript of the Interview (Click here for a printable version) |
