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STREET CAR, c. 1895. An electric street car in Washington, D. C. employing a surface contact system using a skate to
STREET CAR, c. 1895. An electric street car in Washington, D.C. employing a surface contact system using a skate to supply the power at the front of the car: oil over a photograph, c. 1895

VIENNA: FERDINANDSBREUCKE. View of the Ferdinandsbreucke (Ferdinands Bridge), Vienna, in winter. Oil on canvas by Franz Poledne (1873-1932)

SAN FRANCISCO: CABLE CAR. A cable car on the turntable at the intersection of Powell and Market Streets in San Francisco, California. Photographed c1950

SAN FRANCISCO: CABLE CAR. A cable car mounts Hyde Street in San Francisco, California. Alcatraz Island can be seen in the background. Photographed c1950

NEW ORLEANS: STREET SCENE. A view of Carondelet Street in New Orleans, Louisiana. Photographed c1905

NEW ORLEANS: CANAL STREET. A view of Canal Street in New Orleans, Louisiana. Photographed c1903

ENGLAND: BLACKPOOL, c1900. A view of the North Pier at the beach and amusement park at Blackpool, on the Irish Sea in Lancashire, England. Photochrome, c1900

WASHINGTON STREETCAR. A party going on an excursion, using a Columbia Railway streetcar in Washington, D. C. late 1890s
WASHINGTON STREETCAR. A party going on an excursion, using a Columbia Railway streetcar in Washington, D.C. late 1890s

PARIS: BOULEVARD DE CLICHY. Photograph, c1920

CHICAGO, 1905. State Street, Chicago, Illinois, in 1905: oil over a photograph

PARIS: TRAFFIC JAM, c1920. A traffic jam in front of the Hotel du Louvre at the Palais Royal, Paris, France. Photograph, c1920

SAN FRANCISCO, c1950. A cable car mounts California Street in San Francisco, c1950

SAN FRANCISCO, c1900. Newspaper Row at Kearny and Market Streets, San Francisco; at far right stands the Hearst Building, second right the Chronicle Building. Photographed c1900

CHICAGO: RAILROADS, 1906. Chicago and North Western Railway trains at Chicago, Illinois. Photographed in 1906 by D. S
CHICAGO: RAILROADS, 1906. Chicago and North Western Railway trains at Chicago, Illinois. Photographed in 1906 by D.S. Cole

NEW YORK: NINTH AVENUE. View looking north from Gansevoort Street of the intersection at Little West 12th Street where Greenwich Street turns into Ninth Avenue

WARSAW: MARKET, c1910. The Hala Mirowska Market in central Warsaw, Poland. Postcard, c1910

TOKYO: STREET SCENE, 1905. Crowds gathered on a street in Tokyo, Japan, to welcome Admiral Heihachiro Togo and other naval officers, October 1905. Stereograph

Tramcar in Canada
Park Line Tramcar in Canada

Tramcar Passengers
Stop to allow tramcar passengers to alight

Last Edinburgh Tramcar
A standard tramcar at Edinburgh, Scotland, running a normal service on the last day before being superceded by buses

Social / Copenhagen Rainy
A rainy day in Copenhagen - pedestrians in the Bredgade put up their umbrellas, a carriage clatters on the cobbles, a dog crosses in front of a tramcar

Dining Car 1930S
The dining carriage in the tramcar that runs from Dusseldorf to Krefeld

Female tramway car conductor, USA
A female tramway car conductor in a western American city. A man, in a hurry to get on board, looks rather shocked to see her

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"Tramcars: A Journey Through Time and Places" Step back in time and explore the old and new forms of Accrington's trams. From the charming streets of New Orleans, Louisiana captured in a photograph from 1895 to the iconic curve at Brooklyn Bridge's terminal in 1898, tramcars have left their mark on various cities around the world. Travel to Soller, Majorca, where the Tranvia de Soller heritage tramway takes you on a nostalgic ride through Balearic Islands' scenic landscapes. Experience Bills Gay Nineties in New York City or stroll along Fourth Avenue in Huntington, West Virginia for a glimpse into bustling street scenes adorned with these historic vehicles. Venture to Ramsey, Isle of Man, and hop aboard the Manx Electric Railway for an unforgettable journey filled with stunning coastal views. Witness innovation as mechanical horses assist real ones on West Nile Street Glasgow or discover how women bus and tram conductors replaced men fighting in World War II through a British recruitment poster from 1942. Immerse yourself further by exploring Kobe, Japan's vibrant street scene bustling with trams alongside shops or visit Indianapolis' Traction Terminal Building that once served as a hub for transportation. Finally, find tranquility on Santa Cruz Avenue in Los Gatos, California as you admire Santa Clara's picturesque surroundings while trams pass by. Tramcars have not only connected people but also bridged gaps between eras and cultures. Let these snapshots transport you across time and continents as we celebrate their enduring charm and significance throughout history.