York County, Trolleys
York County, Trolleys by O. R. Cummings, published by Arcadia Publishing Library Editions on May 21, 1999, offers a detailed exploration of the trolley system that once served as a vital mode of transportation in York County. This 130-page book delves into the historical significance of trolleys before the rise of automobiles, highlighting their role in daily commutes and school transportation for residents. The narrative captures the challenges faced by the trolley system, particularly during harsh winter conditions, and the eventual decline of trolleys as automobiles became more accessible.
Readers will find a visual journey that spans from Kittery to Old Orchard Beach and inland to Eliot, South Berwick, and Sanford. The book presents a comprehensive look at the trolley lines that flourished from 1907 to 1922, detailing the impact of World War I on street railways and the transition to motorcars in the “Roaring Twenties.” Through its focus on history and transportation, York County, Trolleys provides an insightful perspective on a bygone era, illustrating how these electric cars shaped the lives of the community.
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Until hard surface, all-weather thoroughfares were
constructed and private automobiles became numerous, residents of York County depended on trolleys for local transportation. Many people commuted regularly
to and from work on the electric cars, which also carried children to school from September through June. In the winter, when streets, roads, and highways were buried under deep drifts, powerful snowplows swiftly cleared the street railway tracks after severe storms so the trolleys could get through. Maine’s York County boasted more than 100 miles of trolley lines from 1907 through 1922. The World War I years were difficult for street railways
throughout the United States. Soon after the conflict
ended, automobiles began rolling off the assembly lines at progressively more attractive prices. As the nation entered the “Roaring Twenties,” more and more residents of York County acquired motorcars and no longer needed the trolleys that had served them so faithfully through the years. York County Trolleys takes us on a visual journey from Kittery to Old Orchard Beach, from Old Orchard to Portland, and inland to Eliot, South Berwick, and Sanford.
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