Downtown Tampa Streetcar
by Carolyn Marshall
Title
Downtown Tampa Streetcar
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Carolyn Marshall
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Description
The first electric streetcar lines in Tampa were built in 1892. They became a very essential part of the everyday lives of the workers who took the trolley car transportation to their jobs in the cigar factories of west Tampa and to downtown areas. It was most popular in the 1920s. Unfortunately, the streetcar system came to a complete stop in 1946 after World War II.
With the continued growth of Tampa, the streetcars are back servicing the downtown area, Channelside and Ybor City. It is a big support to Tampa's very active cruise industry, too.
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December 6th, 2013
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Comments (3)
HH Photography
An interesting part of Tampa's history, captured beautifully. Congratulations Carolyn, for your feature in our group, Florida-The Beautiful Sunshine State. L
Carolyn Marshall replied:
Thank you so much for the kind comments and the feature. I ready appreciate it!
Marvin Spates
This is a wonderful photo of the streetcars of Tampa Carolyn, I love your description too!!! LF
Carolyn Marshall replied:
Thank you, Marvin. So much history all around us. We just have to get out and see it. Your photography shows that, too.
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