Des Moines Streetcar
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Image of Des Moines Street Car with several people riding. Woman in white dress and hat in the middle of the photo. The sign on top says, "Walnut, University, & Kingman." Above the bottom step, "Des Moines Electric RY Co. Caption: One of the first streetcars in Des Moines in front of the government building. ~ Streetcars were electrified in Des Moines in 1888.
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Streetcars, Trolleys, Curbliners, and Buses in Des Moines
The Dart D-Line downtown shuttle is just the latest chapter in the history of public transportation in Des Moines. Here's a timeline of past events:1867 - The Des Moines Street Railway is established by Dr. M.P. Turner.December 19, 1888 - The first…