Conductor with streetcar — circa 1910 — #L360022_5
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Photograph Copyright Anderson & Middleton Company
United States — Washington (State) — Hoquiam
Trolley is labelled "Hoquiam, Grays Harbor Railway & Light Co., 30" Thanks to Steve Leeson, who adds: "This was taken on 8th Street in Hoquiam near the streetcar barn. The Hoquiam train depot is seen in the background."
Thanks also to Sam Talley, who adds: "Tram, trolly, trollycar, or streetcar ----what they were called depends on different regions of the country, but they all had certain characteristics. They were railborne vehicles, lighter than a conventional railcar, designed to haul passengers within, or between cities, and on tracks running in streets. They were numerous in the late 1800's and early 1900's, being powered through electric overhead wires connected by a 'trolly pole'. The Briggs Carriage Co. and St. Louis Car Co. were two of the bigger trolly makers. In Grays Harbor the bus replaced them, but in other areas they have continued to be used. The new systems are known as 'light rail'."
