Black and white copy of a photo with the caption, "First Regular Car to Leave Almont for Detroit, July 1, 1914

Description:

Black and white copy of a photo with the caption, "First Regular Car to Leave Almont for Detroit, July 1, 1914." Detroit United Railway interurban streetcar number 7069 is pictured with conductors posed on its eclipse fender and passengers leaning out of its windows. A sign for the "First International Cycle Car [Races?] and Exposition" to be held at the State Fair Grounds is also posted on the eclipse fender. The "Almont" stop sign is posted on a tree on the right. "Hancock Photo" is printed near the lower left corner of the photo. "Detroit United Ry. #7069 Almont," is stamped on the verso.

Date Issued:

1914-01-01T00:00:00Z

Data Provider:

Detroit Historical Society

Collection:

Transportation

Subject Topic:

Streetcars, Detroit United Railway, and Almont

Rights:

No Copyright - United States

URL:

http://detroithistorical.pastperfectonline.com/photo/3C11B76A-71A5-4A16-AF60-152289991834