Chestnut Hill Historical Society railroad and trolley collection 1896-1939

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Chestnut Hill Historical Society railroad and trolley collection 1896-1939

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The railroad and trolley lines that have existed throughout the history of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania have allowed for the transport of goods as well as commuters. The companies represented in this collection were the predecessors of the current public transit system that is in place. The Chestnut Hill Historical Society railroad and trolley collection, 1896-1939, contains records from the Hillcrest Avenue Passenger Railway Company as well as secondary materials from other railroad and trolley companies.

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Chestnut Hill Historical Society

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Chestnut Hill Historical Society

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Philadelphia Rapid Transit Company

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Prior to the 1870s, Philadelphia's public transportation system consisted of dozens of independently owned and operated horse-drawn streetcar lines. However, as Philadelphia's population grew, increasing street congestion and the disorganization of the numerous independent streetcar lines created a need for a more efficient transportation system. Efficiency could only be achieved through expensive mechanization, which required consolidated capital. The path to electrification and un...

Hillcrest Avenue Passenger Railroad Company.

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