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streetcars

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.

Flipping the Order of My Posts: An Afternoon Photo Post from 14th and Pennsylvania Ave. NW

March 3, 2022June 20, 2012 by ghostsofdc
Aerial view in front of the Willard Hotel at 14th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue, showing pedestrians and rather dense traffic in autos and streetcars. - 1939

Today, I’m flipping the order or my posts and kicking the morning off with a cool old photo from Shorpy, taken at the intersection of 14th and Pennsylvania Ave. NW. Click the photo for a higher resolution image and share this one with your friends on Facebook.

Categories Faces & Places of Yesterday Tags 1930s, Pennsylvania Avenue, streetcars, Willard Hotel

Exploring F Street NW in 1924: A Look Back at Washington DC

May 6, 2026June 19, 2012 by ghostsofdc
Today we're leaving the office and taking the streetcar downtown for some shopping. From 1924, "F Street N.W. from 14th Street." (Shorpy)

Take a look back at Washington DC in 1924 with this photo of F Street NW. Learn more about the history of the city and explore related articles from Ghosts of DC.

Categories Faces & Places of Yesterday Tags 1920s, streetcars

The Horrific Eckington Streetcar Accident of 1919: Robbery Amidst the Chaos

May 6, 2026January 26, 2012 by ghostsofdc
Eckington streetcar accident (1919)

Read about the horrific Eckington streetcar accident of 1919 that injured 35 passengers and resulted in the arrest of both the motorman and the conductor. Shockingly, amidst the chaos, two passengers were robbed of their belongings.

Categories From the Crazy Vault Tags 1910s, Eckington, Metropolitan Police Department, streetcars, Washington Post 5 Comments

You Wouldn’t Have Your Child Be a Jaywalker: Don’t Be One Yourself

September 1, 2019January 23, 2012 by ghostsofdc
Streetcar decorated with safety slogans (1922)

This century-old safety slogan is still relevant today. Read on to find out why you shouldn’t be a jaywalker and why this old photograph from the Library of Congress archives is so amusing.

Categories From the Crazy Vault Tags 1920s, Library of Congress, streetcars 1 Comment

A Streetcar Passing the Washington Monument in 1938

May 6, 2026January 22, 2012 by ghostsofdc
Streamlined street car passing Washington Monument (1938)

Take a look back in time to 1938 when a streetcar passed the Washington Monument in this vintage photo from Shorpy. Enjoy this unique glimpse into the past.

Categories Faces & Places of Yesterday Tags streetcars, Washington Monument
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