History of the Canal Street Line
Southern Pacific “Sunset Route” postcard, ca. 1915. Two single-truck cars are on the outside riverbound (left) and lakebound (right) tracks
The history of the Canal line is, of course, what my book is all about. It would be tacky for me to just say “go buy the book,” however, so we’re going to use this section of the website to expand on various photos and topics in greater detail than the format of an “Images of America” book can do.
The consummate history of the Canal line on-line is George Friedman’s wonderful site:
Canal Street: A Street Railway Spectacular
This is by far the most comprehensive history of the Canal line on the web.
Canal History Essays:
History of Canal Station
The Streetcars of Canal
This collection of photo essays presents details on the various types of streetcars that were used on the Canal line throughout its history.