In 1908, the Overbrook Trolley provided a vital transportation link between West Philadelphia and the surrounding neighborhoods. The electric trolley system replaced older horse-drawn lines, making travel faster and more reliable. Overbrook, known for its stately homes and green spaces, attracted families looking for a suburban feel while still being connected to the city. The trolley’s wooden cars, with their distinctive metal poles collecting power from overhead wires, rattled along well-maintained tracks. Commuters relied on the service to reach jobs in the Central City, while shoppers used it to access the bustling commercial districts. (
Historic Philadelphia)
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