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"Journey through Time: Captivating Street Car Scenes from Around the World" Step back in time and explore the bustling streets of Montevideo, Uruguay

Background imageStreet Car Collection: Crowded streets of New York City, 1870s

Crowded streets of New York City, 1870s
Traffic around the Post Office at Broadway and Fulton Street, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageStreet Car Collection: Paris, 1890

Paris, 1890
Street traffic around Porte Saint Denis, Paris, circa 1900. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a photograph

Background imageStreet Car Collection: Before and after views of Kumasi, Ghana, as a British protectorate, 1890s

Before and after views of Kumasi, Ghana, as a British protectorate, 1890s
British view of how the Ashanti will live after English occupation, 1890s. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageStreet Car Collection: Historic image in black and white of a busy street in Dublin, Ireland circa 1900; Dublin, Ireland

Historic image in black and white of a busy street in Dublin, Ireland circa 1900; Dublin, Ireland

Background imageStreet Car Collection: Illustration depicting a view of the Government House in Melbourne during the 19th century

Illustration depicting a view of the Government House in Melbourne during the 19th century

Background imageStreet Car Collection: Boston streetcars, 1890s

Boston streetcars, 1890s
Trolleys on Tremont Street at the corner of Park Street, Boston, 1890s. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

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USIL2P-00012
Grand Pacific Hotel in Chicago, 1890 s. Albertype reproduction of a photograph

Background imageStreet Car Collection: Philadelphia commercial district, 1850s

Philadelphia commercial district, 1850s
Ledger Building and Jaynes Building on Third Street, Philadelphia, 1850s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageStreet Car Collection: Broadway, New York City, 1890s

Broadway, New York City, 1890s
Busy corner of Broadway and 14th Street, New York City, 1893. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageStreet Car Collection: Busy night at the U. S. Capitol, 1885

Busy night at the U. S. Capitol, 1885
U.S. Capitol during a night session of Congress, spring 1885. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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GGBR2A-00007
London street scene at night with electric lighting, about 1890. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageStreet Car Collection: ai, ar, artificial intelligence, asia, augmented reality, auto rickshaw, city, color image

ai, ar, artificial intelligence, asia, augmented reality, auto rickshaw, city, color image
Cyborg driving woman in auto rickshaw

Background imageStreet Car Collection: Cable car moving down the Ringstrasse of Vienna, Austria

Cable car moving down the Ringstrasse of Vienna, Austria

Background imageStreet Car Collection: CHICAGO: COMMUTERS, 1940. Two women waiting for a street car in Chicago, Illinois

CHICAGO: COMMUTERS, 1940. Two women waiting for a street car in Chicago, Illinois. Photograph by John Vachon, July 1940

Background imageStreet Car Collection: CHICAGO: COMMUTERS, 1940. Commuters waiting for a street car in Chicago, Illinois

CHICAGO: COMMUTERS, 1940. Commuters waiting for a street car in Chicago, Illinois. Photograph by John Vachon, July 1940

Background imageStreet Car Collection: NEW YORK CITY, c1913. A view up 4th Avenue in New York City. Photograph, c1913

NEW YORK CITY, c1913. A view up 4th Avenue in New York City. Photograph, c1913

Background imageStreet Car Collection: NEW YORK CITY, 1938. Street scene on 125th Street and 7th Avenue in New York City

NEW YORK CITY, 1938. Street scene on 125th Street and 7th Avenue in New York City. Photograph by Jack Allison, 1938

Background imageStreet Car Collection: CHICAGO, c1910. The Brevoort Hotel in Madison Street in Chicago, Illinois. Photograph

CHICAGO, c1910. The Brevoort Hotel in Madison Street in Chicago, Illinois. Photograph, c1910

Background imageStreet Car Collection: STREET CAR STRIKE. Group of women in the back of an automobile, going to work during

STREET CAR STRIKE. Group of women in the back of an automobile, going to work during a street car strike, early 20th century

Background imageStreet Car Collection: NEW YORK: SNOW, 1908. View of the east side of New York City during a snow storm

NEW YORK: SNOW, 1908. View of the east side of New York City during a snow storm. Photograph, 1908

Background imageStreet Car Collection: NYC: COOPER UNION, 1904. A view of Cooper Union and the Third Avenue El at Bowery

NYC: COOPER UNION, 1904. A view of Cooper Union and the Third Avenue El at Bowery in New York City. Stereograph, 1904

Background imageStreet Car Collection: CHICAGO: STATE STREET, 1905. A view of Marshall Field & Company on State Street in Chicago

CHICAGO: STATE STREET, 1905. A view of Marshall Field & Company on State Street in Chicago, Illinois. Photograph, c1905, digitally colored by Granger, NYC -- All rights reserved

Background imageStreet Car Collection: CHICAGO: STATE STREET, 1905. A view of State Street towards Adams Street in Chicago, Illinois

CHICAGO: STATE STREET, 1905. A view of State Street towards Adams Street in Chicago, Illinois. Photograph, c1905

Background imageStreet Car Collection: NYC: METROPOLITAN CLUB. The Metropolitan Club on East 60th Street in New York City

NYC: METROPOLITAN CLUB. The Metropolitan Club on East 60th Street in New York City. Photograph, 1922

Background imageStreet Car Collection: DENMARK: COPENHAGEN, c1915. Street scene in Copenhagen, Denmark, c1915

DENMARK: COPENHAGEN, c1915. Street scene in Copenhagen, Denmark, c1915

Background imageStreet Car Collection: SHEET MUSIC COVER, 1875. Sheet music cover for the Rapid Transit Galop, composed by A

SHEET MUSIC COVER, 1875. Sheet music cover for the Rapid Transit Galop, composed by A.H. Rosewig, 1875

Background imageStreet Car Collection: FIREMEN, c1918. Firemen with hoses over a street car, United States. Photograph, c1918

FIREMEN, c1918. Firemen with hoses over a street car, United States. Photograph, c1918

Background imageStreet Car Collection: Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg. Downtown light rail sysem

Germany, Bavaria, Nuremberg. Downtown light rail sysem

Background imageStreet Car Collection: Bad Ischl, Upper Austria, Austria - A street in an old world town. Horse drawn carriages

Bad Ischl, Upper Austria, Austria - A street in an old world town. Horse drawn carriages and trolley cars are viewable in the image. (Editorial Usage Only)

Background imageStreet Car Collection: Tram by new Art Gallery, Christchurch, Canterbury, South Island, New Zealand

Tram by new Art Gallery, Christchurch, Canterbury, South Island, New Zealand

Background imageStreet Car Collection: Street scene at night with historic San Francisco street car, San Francisco, California

Street scene at night with historic San Francisco street car, San Francisco, California, United States of America, North America

Background imageStreet Car Collection: Historic street car and street scene, San Francisco, California, United States of America

Historic street car and street scene, San Francisco, California, United States of America, North America

Background imageStreet Car Collection: Spain (1925). Madrid. Cuatro Caminos. Image published

Spain (1925). Madrid. Cuatro Caminos. Image published
" Spain (1925). Madrid. Cuatro Caminos. Image published in " La Esfera" (October 31, 1925)."

Background imageStreet Car Collection: Spain (20th c. ). Francos dictatorship. Barcelona

Spain (20th c. ). Francos dictatorship. Barcelona
Spain (20th c.). Francos dictatorship. Barcelona. Monumental fountain in Paseo de Gracia-Gran Vic crossroads

Background imageStreet Car Collection: A parade float in Louisville, Kentucky, that reads We heartily endorse Pres

A parade float in Louisville, Kentucky, that reads We heartily endorse Pres. Roosevelts Recovery Program
LOUISVILLE: PARADE, c1933. A parade float in Louisville, Kentucky, that reads We heartily endorse Pres. Roosevelts Recovery Program. Photograph, c1933

Background imageStreet Car Collection: Australia, Victoria, Melbourne, Circle Tram

Australia, Victoria, Melbourne, Circle Tram

Background imageStreet Car Collection: PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN, 1908. Crowds in St. Louis, Missouri, gathered at the intersection of 12th

PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN, 1908. Crowds in St. Louis, Missouri, gathered at the intersection of 12th Street and Delmar Boulevard to hear Republican candidate William Howard Taft (at rear of streetcar)

Background imageStreet Car Collection: CHICAGO: STREETCAR, c1881. City Railway trolley on the State Street route in Chicago, Illinois

CHICAGO: STREETCAR, c1881. City Railway trolley on the State Street route in Chicago, Illinois. Line engraving, c1881

Background imageStreet Car Collection: NEW YORK: STREETCAR, c1885. A brightly decorated 23rd Street horse-drawn streetcar from New York

NEW YORK: STREETCAR, c1885. A brightly decorated 23rd Street horse-drawn streetcar from New York City, c1885. Line engraving

Background imageStreet Car Collection: STEAM CARRIAGE, 1832. F. Churchs steam carriage, built in 1832, on the London-Birmingham route

STEAM CARRIAGE, 1832. F. Churchs steam carriage, built in 1832, on the London-Birmingham route. Line engraving, English, 19th century

Background imageStreet Car Collection: Streetcar in Dresden, Saxony, Germany, Europe

Streetcar in Dresden, Saxony, Germany, Europe

Background imageStreet Car Collection: Washington, DC Riding on a streetcar

Washington, DC Riding on a streetcar. Date 1943 Mar

Background imageStreet Car Collection: Tobacco dealer waiting on motorman at streetcar terminal, Ok

Tobacco dealer waiting on motorman at streetcar terminal, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Date 1939 July

Background imageStreet Car Collection: Streetcar motorman, Omaha, Nebraska

Streetcar motorman, Omaha, Nebraska. Date 1938 Nov

Background imageStreet Car Collection: Chicago Streetcar

Chicago Streetcar
A streetcar at the entrance to Lincoln Park, Chicago. Date: 1916

Background imageStreet Car Collection: Electric tramway generator, 19th century

Electric tramway generator, 19th century
Electric tramway generator, 19th-century artwork. This is the power generation room for an electric tramway system in New Haven, Connecticut, USA

Background imageStreet Car Collection: Tram electrical systems, 19th century

Tram electrical systems, 19th century
Tram electrical systems, 19th-century artwork. Electrification of trams (also called streetcars) took place in the 1880s and 1890s

Background imageStreet Car Collection: CUBA: HAVANA, c1904. Avenue Zalueta in Havana, Cuba. Photograph, c1904

CUBA: HAVANA, c1904. Avenue Zalueta in Havana, Cuba. Photograph, c1904




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"Journey through Time: Captivating Street Car Scenes from Around the World" Step back in time and explore the bustling streets of Montevideo, Uruguay, as captured in a late 19th-century photograph. The Plaza de Constitucion stands proudly, showcasing the vibrant heart of this capital city. Traveling across continents, we find ourselves on Chicago's State Street during the 1890s. Witness the energy and excitement that filled these historic streets as people went about their daily lives. Crossing over to Brooklyn Bridge in its inaugural year of 1883, experience the thrill of traversing this iconic landmark amidst a sea of activity. The bridge served as a gateway connecting communities and shaping New York City's future. Venturing into Milan, Lombardy, Italy, immerse yourself in European charm as streetcars gracefully glide through picturesque avenues. This enchanting city offers a glimpse into Europe's rich history and architectural wonders. Dublin beckons with its nostalgic allure; Nassau Street comes alive with Yeates and Son glasses store capturing early 20th-century Dubliners' attention. Discover Ireland's captivating past while strolling along these storied streets. Hong Kong Island reveals its double-decker tram on Des Voeux Road—a symbol of modernity against an urban backdrop. Experience Hong Kong's dynamic spirit as it merges tradition with innovation on these busy streets. Manchester showcases Mosley Street adorned by City Art Gallery in a captivating black-and-white photo from around 1910. Marvel at how art seamlessly intertwines with everyday life within this vibrant British cityscape. Istanbul enchants us further with its historic tram gliding down Istikla Caddesi—an emblematic street pulsating with Turkish culture and heritage. Lose yourself amid Istanbul's timeless beauty where East meets West harmoniously. Returning to Milan once more allows us to revel in Lombardy's elegance—the perfect blend of old-world charm and contemporary flair embodied by its streetcars gracefully navigating the city's enchanting streets.