ARANCIONE DI GENOVA - VOLUME VERDE
STORIA ILLUSTRATA DI AUTOBUS E FILOBUS DI GENOVA DAL 1921 AL 1973
Synopsis and Contents of the Volume
Conceived by the author with an almost cinematic logic, this book represents the "prequel" to the previous successful book, "Volume Arancione" (which told the history of Genoese transport from 1973 onwards).
In this "Volume Verde," we go back in time to explore a pioneering and fascinating era: the narrative begins in 1921, the year the bus was introduced to work alongside the tram, and then moves on to 1938, the year the first trolleybuses made their appearance on the streets of Genoa.
Why "Volume Verde"? The title comes from the color that dominated the city's streets for decades. According to Circular No. 17369 of July 1928, issued by the Royal Ministry of Communications, green was in fact designated as the institutional and distinctive color for urban public transport vehicles during that specific historical period.
Structure of the Book
- The evolution of the network: The first part reconstructs the modifications, expansions, and development of Genoa's entire bus, trolleybus, and tram network.
- The places of the city: The second part is a photographic gallery focusing on urban landscapes; vintage images allow readers to see not only the vehicles but also how the road network and architecture of the city of Genoa have transformed.
- Technical in-depth analysis: The third part details the technical specifications of the vehicles that have succeeded one another over time. The author catalogs and distinguishes the "motor omnibuses" (in service between the two World Wars), the trolleybuses, and the coaches used for both express and ordinary lines. It also presents interesting historical notes on trams and the historic Guidovia della Guardia, which the author technically defines and categorizes as a true "guided bus."
234 pages. Text in Italian.
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