Chevy Chase Historical Society

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See the Streetcar

What was it like to ride the trolley out to Chevy Chase from downtown Washington, DC? Although the last streetcar left the neighborhood from the Chevy Chase Lake terminus on September 15, 1935 at 2:05 AM, this home movie, taken of a similar Capital Traction car in 1941, gives you an idea. If you recognize the location in the District, please contact Evelyn Gerson at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

 

 
 

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