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Image of Trolley car No. 535 for Alki Point and Luna Park, circa 1910
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Trolley car No. 535 for Alki Point and Luna Park, circa 1910
The West Seattle Cable Railway opened for business in September 1890. By 1893, there was hourly service connecting with the ferry to downtown Seattle. The fare was five cents, including the ferry ride. In 1907, the company became part of the Seattle Electric Company's street and cable car operations.This photo, taken around 1910, shows the Alki Point and Luna Park…
ID Number:SHS19002
Date:Circa 1910
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