Union Traction's car No. 16 on Water Street

Union Traction's car No. 16 on Water Street. The three slats along the side were supposed to prevent unwary pedestrians from falling into the wheels and the slat wood basket under the end was designed to scoop up anybody falling down in front of the approaching car. Sign at top of car reads "Laveaga Heights."

Source of information: Written on back of photo

McCaleb pp. 107, 109
Date: 1907-1924
Type: PHOTO
Coverage:
  • Santa Cruz (City)
  • 1900s
Rights: This photograph/postcard is the property of the Santa Cruz Public Libraries, California.

Restrictions on Use
Identifier: LH-0352

Citation

“Union Traction's car No. 16 on Water Street.” 1907-1924. SCPL Local History. https://history.santacruzpl.org/omeka/items/show/9589. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.