What *really* killed streetcars?
The standard story is that it was a conspiracy, masterminded by GM, Firestone, et. al.
This stunning colorized footage from 1930s Los Angeles shows the real culprit at work...🧵
Taras Grescoe 🚇 /
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2023-09-01 17:06:42
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