MADISON AVENUE STREET CAR (1914)

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The year is 1914. Here’s something you don’t see every day. In fact, you don’t see it any day. Not any more. This is a Madison Avenue street car near the intersection with 4th Avenue in New York City. Sign on front says, “This is fire prevention day, clean up rubbish”.

1914 - Madison Avenue Streetcar (O1)

1914 - Madison Avenue Street Car

For you trivia buffs, in the 1950s, Madison Avenue was the bus route Ralph Kramden drove on The Honeymooners television sitcom. Here are Ralph, Alice, Ed Norton, and Trixie aboard the Madison Avenue Bus in 1954.

1954 - Honeymooners On Madison Ave Bus

At American Photo Colorizing, our goal is to shred the black & white veil that separates us from the exciting, vibrant lives of those who came before us. It’s time to “Go Color” with your vintage and antique family photos. Your ancestors are counting on you!