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14/02/2025

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14/02/2025

Looking South along Anzac Parade, Maroubra, from the intersection with Boyce Street around 1960.

The earliest reference of a tramway to Maroubra was in January 1909 when John Kneeshaw, the Tramway Traffic Superintendent suggested that an extension to Maroubra Road would "...lend itself to extensive future development."

Construction began in early 1920 and an interim service was introduced from 21st March 1921 and normal services began three days later on 24th March, the line closed on 25th February 1961.

Photo Source: Lindsay Bridge

13/02/2025

It's back to the very early days of the electric tramways in Manchester this week for our delve in to the photo collection.
The electrified services out to Brooks's Bar opened in 1903 and it soon became an important junction in the south west part of the city. Here one of the early 4 wheeled cars delivered a year or so earlier waits to set off on its journey to Whitworth park along part of what was to become the famous 53 route.
The fare either way, inside or out (upstairs or downstairs) was the grand sum of 1d. The advert in the lower saloon window proudly states the fare is the same "inside or out" as it had been more expensive to travel on the lower decks of the horse trams the electric ones replaced.

12/02/2025

San Francisco, California, circa 1964.

12/02/2025

Angel’s Flight, the historic funicular railway in Los Angeles, has long been an enduring symbol of the city’s early urban development. By 1966, it had already served the public for over six decades, carrying passengers up and down the steep incline of Bunker Hill. Originally opened in 1901, Angel’s Flight was designed to transport residents between the commercial district of downtown Los Angeles and the once-affluent residential area atop the hill. The railway consisted of two cars, Sinai and Olivet, which operated on a counterbalanced system along a short but steep track.

By the mid-20th century, the landscape surrounding Angel’s Flight had changed significantly. Bunker Hill, once home to grand Victorian mansions, had transformed into a densely populated area with aging apartment buildings. Urban renewal projects in the 1950s and 1960s led to the controversial decision to clear the neighborhood for redevelopment, resulting in the displacement of thousands of residents and the demolition of historic structures. Angel’s Flight remained in operation amid these changes, offering a final glimpse into an earlier era of Los Angeles before the area was dramatically reshaped.

In 1969, just a few years after this photograph was taken, Angel’s Flight was dismantled and placed in storage as part of the city’s redevelopment efforts. Though it was promised a new location, the funicular remained out of service for nearly three decades. It was eventually reconstructed and reopened in 1996, though it faced intermittent closures due to mechanical issues. Despite these challenges, Angel’s Flight continues to be a cherished piece of Los Angeles history, representing the city's evolution and the ongoing effort to preserve its past amid constant change.

12/02/2025

The Pacific Electric Railway, once the most extensive interurban electric railway system in the world, played a crucial role in shaping transportation across Southern California. By the 1950s, its vast network of red cars had begun to decline due to the rise of automobiles and the expansion of freeway infrastructure. However, remnants of its influence could still be seen across the region, including the bridge over Fletcher Drive in Los Feliz.

This bridge was part of the Glendale-Burbank Line, which connected downtown Los Angeles to communities in the San Fernando Valley. Constructed to facilitate uninterrupted rail movement, it spanned Fletcher Drive, allowing Pacific Electric cars to travel efficiently without interference from street-level traffic. At its peak, the line carried thousands of passengers daily, serving workers, shoppers, and tourists who relied on public transit before freeways became dominant.

By the mid-20th century, the increasing preference for personal automobiles, combined with the expansion of the Los Angeles freeway system, led to a rapid decline in Pacific Electric's operations. In 1953, service on the Glendale-Burbank Line was discontinued, marking another step in the systematic dismantling of the once-thriving railway. The bridge over Fletcher Drive, like many other Pacific Electric structures, became an obsolete relic of a fading transit era.

Though the Pacific Electric Railway is long gone, remnants such as this bridge serve as reminders of an era when Los Angeles relied on electric streetcars rather than congested freeways. Today, efforts to revitalize public transit, including light rail projects, echo the original vision of the Pacific Electric system, proving that its influence on urban mobility persists.

11/02/2025

Undated photo (Probably 1940s) of Railway Square with Central Station in the background.

Originally known as Central Square in the 19th century and early 20th century it was the heart of the city's modern retail district, enhanced by the presence of Central railway station and its adjacent hotels, erected to serve country visitors arriving in Sydney by train.

Photo Source: Max Dupain Collection

11/02/2025

Charlie Chaplin and his friend Walt Disney hanging out at the racetrack in the late 1930s. 🏇

Charlie Chaplin and Walt Disney had a deep mutual admiration, each recognizing the other’s groundbreaking contributions to entertainment. 🎥✨ Chaplin praised Disney’s ability to bring characters to life through animation, while Disney admired Chaplin’s genius in silent film storytelling. 🤝 Their friendship grew throughout the 1930s, with Chaplin even playing a key role in helping Disney secure international distribution for Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs through United Artists, ensuring the film reached audiences worldwide. 🌍 🎞 😃

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