Capital Transit Co. Streetcar Barn
Historic four-story brick building in Georgetown that housed the Capital Traction Company's off-duty streetcars, a remnant of Washington D.C.'s robust streetcar network.

šŸ“œ Former streetcar barn in Washington, D.C., built in 1895.
šŸ” Originally equipped for cable-drawn streetcars, later converted to electric trolleys.

Why Go

šŸš¶ Explore a piece of Washington D.C.'s early transportation history
šŸ›ļø See the architectural remains of a former streetcar facility
šŸ§ Discover hidden infrastructure from a bygone era

Tips

šŸ’” Look for three reels sculpted into the facade, a reminder of its original cable power system.

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