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January 29, 2013
Uncovering the Past: Exploring the Major Streetcar Routes of 1936
Take a look into the past with this fascinating map that shows the major streetcar routes of 1936. Explore the history and uncover the secrets of this incredible route map.
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Look at this great route map we uncovered from 1936. This shows the major streetcar routes in 1936.
1936 streetcar map
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![Capital Transit demonstration run of a Twin Coach articulated bus (a model they did not end up using), April 3, 1948. This turnaround is still used by buses today [photo by Robert S. Crockett].](https://ghostsofdc.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2015/12/10896004463_3f7d28bb16_o-400x400.jpg)
![Maps accompanying the report of the operations of the Engineer Department of the District of Columbia : for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1891 : [Washington D.C.] / compiled by Capt. W.T. Rossell, U.S. Eng'rs ; compiled by Capt. J.L. Lusk, U.S. Eng'rs.](https://ghostsofdc.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2013/08/cs000001-400x400.jpg)
