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Black River Traction Trolley in Watertown

This Black River Traction Trolley Company car was photographed on State Street sometime in 1937, shortly before its last run on August 16, 1937. Appearing in the window is Motorman Owen Davis; standing at left is W.A. Fralick, a company employee, and Leon Schwerzman, manager and recent owner of the trolley lines. The BRTTC ran trolleys between Watertown and surrounding towns. Watertown, NY.

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