Oregon City Electric Streetcar Trolley Train Conductor Real Photo Postcard

Electric streetcars, like this one bound for Oregon City, were a cornerstone of public transportation in American urban and interurban areas during the early 20th century. This particular car, numbered 1062, was part of the extensive network operated by the Portland Railway, Light and Power Company (PRL&P), which served the burgeoning communities of the Portland metropolitan area and beyond, including its southern terminus in Oregon City. Such electric railways provided crucial links for commuters, commerce, and leisure travel, significantly shaping regional development.