Washington’s streetcar system was once one of the most extensive in the country, with lines running from Georgetown to Anacostia and from downtown to the far reaches of Northwest DC. These posts dig into the history of specific lines, companies, and cars that shaped the city’s development before the system was shut down in 1962.
In April 1923, Washington, D.C. experienced a major flood. This blog post takes a look at the aftermath with a photo of the flood and a streetcar that’s seen better days. Learn more about this historic event here.
Take a look back at a really cool old photo of the Government Printing Office off of North Capitol St. Don’t miss this great story about a man who worked at the GPO and his family!
Investigate a 1922 street scene in Washington, D.C. with this photo. We’ll explore clues to figure out exactly where it was taken. Join us to uncover the mystery!
Read the tragic story of Levin Ward, a 65-year-old soldier from Tennallytown struck by the Georgetown and Tennallytown Electric Railroad’s Car No. 9. See his 1880 U.S. Census entry and learn why this streetcar was cursed.
Take a look back in time and explore what H Street NE looked like a few years after World War II. A streetcar passes an unpaved sidewalk and a no-longer existing wall in 1947
Check out this cool photo from 1920 of a few men working on the curbs and streetcar stop on 14th Street in Washington, D.C. Can you recognize where it is? Take a look at the photo and see if you can help us solve the mystery.
Take a step back in time and explore the Capitol Building in 1947. We love streetcars and old photos of the Capitol Building, and this shot from 1947 is a great example of this
Check out this highly detailed map of Washington streetcars from 1880. Get a glimpse of history and explore the past
Here’s another great video of the old D.C. streetcar system.
