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Museum Exhibits

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The History and Evolution of the Electric Trolley and Its Impact on Society
Come visit our exhibit in the Display Hall of the Visitor Center. It takes you on a journey of how the electric trolley evolved from the horsecar to the PCC. Also, learn how society was impacted by amusement parks (trolley parks), streetcar suburbs, and the growth of mill towns.

![]() Freight to the mills |
![]() Delivering goods |
![]() Ride in style |
![]() Pulled by horses for a ride to the park |
![]() Moving people to work |
![]() Developing the suburbs |
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