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

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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

2. Black and white photo of an old horse-drawn streetcar, numbered 73, in a dirt lot near the streetcar barn along Wyoming Avenue

Description:
Black and white photo of an old horse-drawn streetcar, numbered 73, in a dirt lot near the streetcar barn along Wyoming Avenue. Automobiles and electric streetcars are visible in the background. "Wyoming Barns," is handwritten on the verso.
Date Issued:
1920-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society
Collection:
Transportation

3. Black and white photo of an old horse-drawn streetcar on tracks in a railyard among several other streetcars, presumably on the grounds of the streetcar barn along Wyoming Avenue

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Black and white photo of an old horse-drawn streetcar on tracks in a railyard among several other streetcars, presumably on the grounds of the streetcar barn along Wyoming Avenue. Signs that read, "Detroit Business Pioneers," and "10 Golden Wedding Couples, Over 1000 Years of Happy Married Life," are posted on the side of the car. "#73 Broken Axle Parade," is handwritten on the verso.
Date Issued:
1920-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society
Collection:
Transportation

4. Black and white photo of the front of an old horse-drawn streetcar, numbered 73, presumably on the grounds of the streetcar barn along Wyoming Avenue

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Black and white photo of the front of an old horse-drawn streetcar, numbered 73, presumably on the grounds of the streetcar barn along Wyoming Avenue. The car is off the tracks, and its wheels rest in dirt.
Date Issued:
1920-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society
Collection:
Transportation