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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
