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The very first streetcars were horse powered/drawn.
In 1834, a Brandon, VT blacksmith, Thomas Davenport, used a battery operated electric motor to drive small car on a section of track.
I believe that would qualify Mr Davenport as being the inventor of the streetcar.
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∙ 14y agoIn 1874, New York City installed an electric streetcar system designed by Stephen Dudley Field. The system was dangerous and ineffective, but it was a sign of things to come.
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∙ 14y agoJohn Joseph Wright invented an electric streetcar in Canada in 1883.
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Where was streetcars invented?
The first electric streetcar was invented in Colinsha now called Philadelphia,Pennsylvania.
When were streetcars invented?
The first electric trolleycars, also called streetcars, tramcars or trams began appearing in the 1880s. See the related question below.
What electric inventions could found in cities?
That is simple. Electric signs,electric light bulbs,and electric streetcars
How did the people of San Francisco keep cable cars on their streets even after electric streetcars had been invented?
the streetcars in san Fran are cable drawn and have been kept in running condition for two reasons. 1) public transportation. 2) historic value.
Who invented electric transit?
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Who invented electric tolls?
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When was the electric iron invention?
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What is the nickname for Scranton PA?
Scranton is often called "The Electric City" due to its being the first city to operated electric streetcars (in the late 1800s). http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scranton,_Pennsylvania
What powered the first reliable streetcars?
Steam powered the first reliable streetcars.
How were Canada's first streetcars powered?
The first streetcars in Canada were horse-drawn.
Where could young people interact with other with less supervision?
On Streetcars
Who makes streetcars brand shoes?
Streetcars, Inc makes Streetcar shoes.
