Seattle & Rainier Valley track along Fourth Avenue near Retail District Station, Seattle, Washington, circa 1937. Postcard view looking south on 4th Avenue from Stewart Street; Seattle and Rainier Valley Railway tracks are in place. The Mayflower Hotel is on the left, circa 1937. Other subject categories: Downtown

Seattle & Rainier Valley track along Fourth Avenue near Pioneer Square Station, Seattle, Washington, circa 1909. 4th Avenue regrade underway with Seattle and Rainier Valley Railway tracks under construction, looking north about James Street, circa 1909. Other subject categories: Downtown

Seattle & Rainier Valley Car 24 on Fourth Avenue near Pioneer Square Station, Seattle, Washington, circa 1909. Looking east on Washington Street from 4th Avenue South with Seattle and Rainier Valley Railway car on Washington Street. Other subject categories: Downtown

Three San Diego Electric Railway streetcars at San Diego, California, circa 1900. The car in the foreground advertises the lines of the SDERy. The two street cars in the background are double deck cars. J.M. Fredrickson collection. Other Subject Classes: streetcar

Photographs of urban rail public transportation that generally has a lower capacity and lower speed than heavy rail systems.

Puget Sound Traction, Power and Light Company Yard, Seattle, Washington, circa 1915. View of 9 streetcars on upper (5th Avenue North) level during snowstorm. Other subject categories: Carbarn scenes

Puget Sound Traction, Power and Light Company Car 651, Seattle, Washington, circa 1915. Car 651 at North Seattle lower yard. Other subject categories: Carbarn scenes

Puget Sound Traction, Power and Light Company Car 605, Seattle, Washington, circa 1915. Car 605 on ladder track (5th Avenue North level). Other subject categories: Carbarn scenes