Lancaster Pennsylvania Trolley Street Car Conestoga Traction Co Real Photo Postcard

Electric trolley cars, like the one pictured, represented a significant advancement in public transportation during the early 20th century. These electric railways, often known as interurbans when connecting towns, provided a vital network for passenger travel and light freight before the widespread adoption of automobiles. The car's overhead power collection via a trolley pole was a common feature of these electrification systems.