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Historic Places with Elsa Sevilla: California's History

Street Cars

1/20/2011 | 25m 46sVideo has Closed Captions

The history of the electric car in San Diego.

Aired 01/20/2011 | Rating NR

Historic Places with Elsa Sevilla: California's History

Street Cars

1/20/2011 | 25m 46sVideo has Closed Captions

The history of the electric car in San Diego.

From its inception, the Electric Street Car has fascinated Americans and San Diegans alike. Join Host Elsa Sevilla as she retraces the 120-year history of the street car. See some historic restored streetcars that will soon be back in operation in San Diego. Yes, the streetcar is coming back! Find out where it all started, learn how long they were in use and enjoy some wonderful historic photos.

Aired 01/20/2011 | Rating NR

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Historic Places with Elsa Sevilla: California's History is a local public television program presented by KPBS

Historic Places with Elsa Sevilla: California's History

Street Cars

1/20/2011 | 25m 46sVideo has Closed Captions

From its inception, the Electric Street Car has fascinated Americans and San Diegans alike. Join Host Elsa Sevilla as she retraces the 120-year history of the street car. See some historic restored streetcars that will soon be back in operation in San Diego. Yes, the streetcar is coming back! Find out where it all started, learn how long they were in use and enjoy some wonderful historic photos.

Aired 01/20/2011 | Rating NR

Problems with Closed Captions? Closed Captioning Feedback

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