Trackless Trolleys in Philadelphia

 Philadelphia’s First Trackless Trolley at Broad and Oregon October 1923

Society for Industrial Archeology

Oliver Evans Chapter

presents

100th Anniversary of the Trackless Trolley in Philadelphia 1923-2023

DATE: Wednesday, October 11, 2023   
TIME: 6PM
LOCATION: Parkway Central Free Library 20th and Vine, (enter on Wood Street)

Transit Historians Mitch Libby and Joel Spivak will present the history of the trackless trolley in Philadelphia from the first route in south Philadelphia to the current ones operating today. Hear how Mitch’s love of the trackless trolley led him to a career in public transit. The presentation will include images from the Jeff Marinoff collection.

Oliver Evans, local chapter of the Society For Industrial Archeology, Speaker Series, monthly at the Parkway Central Free Library 20th and Vine, (enter on Woods Street) 2nd Wednesday of the month,  October 11, November 8th, and December 13th. 6PM until 8PM

 Free and open to Everyone

About US

The SIA’s emphasis on archeology reflects a concern for the tangible evidence of early industry.  Our mission is the study, interpretation, and preservation of the surviving factories, machinery, bridges, canals, industrial communities and artifacts that are historically significant.

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