Throwback Thursday: Early Ballard transportation

In the wake of new parking meters (Ballard Ave & side streets, 2 hr. parking), Smartcars, and Sound Transit proposals for 2016, we take a look back to transport options on Ballard Avenue in the early days:

1900/ Photo courtesy of Ballard Historical Society
1900

Black and white photo Ballard Avenue looking Southeast, at the turn of the century. Planked streets and sidewalks, a trolley line, and electrical power lines are visible, as well as horse-drawn carts.

1932
1932

Black and white photo of Ballard Avenue. Trolley car is running down the main street.

Photos courtesy of Ballard Historical Society

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