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Last run of wooden trolley. Portland, Oregon. 1953

Y-OPS530605. “Last Run. Sentimental passengers board old wooden trolley cars in Portland for the last run to Oregon City Thursday. Those cars being junked were built in Portland in 1910. Portland Traction company replaced the ancient equipment on interurban runs in hopes they will attract additional patronage and keep the lines in operation.” June 5, 1953 photo.

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Filename: Y-530605OPS.tif
Copyright: HistoricPhotoArchive.net
Image Size: 5638x3604 / 38.8MB; 1953 4x5" original negative Oregon City Portland Oregon Portland Traction Company Portland Trolley Trolley downtown Portland streetcar public transportation Oregon City
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Y-OPS530605. “Last Run. Sentimental passengers board old wooden trolley cars in Portland for the last run to Oregon City Thursday. Those cars being junked were built in Portland in 1910. Portland Traction company replaced the ancient equipment on interurban runs in hopes they will attract additional patronage and keep the lines in operation.” June 5, 1953 photo.