Unionville Connecticut Trolley Bound For Hartford H.P. Foote 1910s Real Photo Postcard

Electric trolley systems were a dominant form of public transportation in the United States from the late 19th century through the early decades of the 20th century, connecting established urban centers like Hartford with smaller, surrounding communities such as Unionville, a village within Farmington, Connecticut. These interurban lines facilitated daily commutes, commerce, and social connections, providing accessible and relatively swift travel before the widespread advent of the automobile. The trolley depicted represents a critical period of regional development in New England.