Vtg B&W Snapshot Electric Trolley Streetcar 3395 W 116th St Fare Ready 1920s
Vernacular Snapshot

Vtg B&W Snapshot Electric Trolley Streetcar 3395 W 116th St Fare Ready 1920s

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Condition
Used
Format
Vernacular Snapshot · c. 1888–1970s
Listing location
Wichita, Kansas, US
Item ID
397952057604
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Vtg B&W Snapshot Electric Trolley Streetcar 3395 W 116th St Fare Ready 1920s

This original B&W snapshot captures the mechanical charm of a vintage electric trolley streetcar paused in transit. The scene highlights car number 3395 as it navigates the intersection of W 116th St, offering a candid look at urban transit history. A prominent sign reminds passengers to be fare ready before boarding, grounding the image in the daily routines of a bygone era.

A collector of rail history will value this authentic glimpse into the 1920s, as it showcases the specific architecture and infrastructure of the period. The sharp contrast of the black and white tones emphasizes the industrial textures of the tracks and the streetcar exterior. It is a remarkable visual record of early twentieth-century public transportation.

A fascinating perspective of life along W 116th St.
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