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Venice Electric Tram
1910-1929 appx.
Two trams on the Boardwalk in front of the Ocean Park Bathhouse.
The Venice trams were operated by a uniformed motorman along a north and south route on the concrete boardwalk between Santa Monica and Venice. These trackless electric trams amounted to battery powered upholstered wicker benches with lever type hand controller and mechanical brake at one end. Rear view of a tram as it passes the Ocean Park pier.
Rear view of a tram as it passes the Ocean Park pier. Front view of a tram showing the controls.
Front view of a tram showing the controls. "Motormanette" was a real novelty at the time.

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