A Visit to the Pacific Shore
California in the Age of Lincoln
Explore the California that Lincoln dreamed of visiting, as presented through historical maps, photographs, and documents of the California State Archives. The latest exhibit in the California State Archives Research Room. View the online version: A Visit to the Pacific Shore or visit the California State Archives located at 1020 "O" Street, Reference Room, Exhibit Gallery, 4th Floor, Sacramento, California. Open to the public Monday-Friday and the first Saturday of the month, during the hours of 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Admission is free
July 3, 1873
Los Angeles Street Railway Began
On this date in 1873, the City Council of Los Angeles passed the first franchise ordinance to D. V. Waldron to construct a street railroad in the city. The railroad was horse drawn, with trips every 90 minutes. The fare was ten cents. The railway would be running over 813 lines by 1921, but the rise of car culture in Los Angeles would dramatically reduce the demand for public transportation. |
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