FIRST ELECTRIC CARS
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member unimoggers
N 41° 24.451 W 075° 39.725
18T E 444662 N 4584208
Located at the courthouse square in Scranton "electric city" Pennsylvania. What an interesting bit of history!
Waymark Code: WMNB
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 08/28/2005
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member The Leprechauns
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FIRST ELECTRIC CARS
The first street car system in the U.S. built entirely for operation by electric power was at Scranton. It began operation on Nov. 30, 1886. The initial run was between central Scranton and Green Ridge section.
Marker Name: First Electric Cars

County: Lackawanna

Date Dedicated: 09/15/1948

Marker Type: Roadside

Location: Courthouse Square, Adams & Spruce Sts., Scranton

Category: Business & Industry, Electricity

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