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First trolley from Watertown to Dexter

First “suburban” trolley that ever ran out of Watertown is pictured here for its first trip to Dexter made on July 5, 1899. The cars belonged to the old Watertown & Brownville Street Railway company. Jake Edick was the motorman, the conductor was Mr. Wilcox. July 5, 1899. Dexter, NY.

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