The Evolution of the Street Car in Detroit Frome Horse Car to Present Time-1921

Description:

Sepia-toned composite photo printed on photo paper showing thirty-six images of Detroit streetcars ranging from the horse-drawn era to the beginning of municipal control in 1921. The Hamtramck and Grosse Pointe Railway Company, Detroit City Street Railway Company, Detroit City Railway, and Detroit United Railway are all represented. A stamp on the verso credits the image to Manning Brothers, Incorporated.

Date Issued:

1921-01-01T00:00:00Z

Data Provider:

Detroit Historical Society

Collection:

Transportation

Subject Topic:

Manning Brothers, Streetcars, Horse-Drawn Streetcars, Hamtramck and Grosse Pointe Railway Company, Detroit City Street Railway Company, Detroit City Railway Company, and Detroit United Railway

Rights:

No Copyright - United States

URL:

http://detroithistorical.pastperfectonline.com/archive/01188AD2-6680-464C-9779-699607212085