An early 20th century view of an electric tram aka trolley car at the time, making its way along Patrick Street in Cork City centre. Operated by the Cork Electric Tramways and Lighting Company they ran from 1898 until 1931 a victim to the increasing popularity of bus services.


This image has been selected from a pair of stereoscopic images shot around 1905. It has been retouched, sharpened, enhanced and a new sky introduced.


Size: 3192px × 2962px
Location: Cork CIty, Ireland
Photo credit: © De Luan / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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