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North Country Trolleys

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In population centers like Dexter and Watertown, street trolleys were common as a fast and easy mode of transportation. No more trolleys run North Country streets today, but we still have photos!

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Trolley on a bridge across the Oswegatchie River in Ogdensburg
Electric trolley in Paul Smiths
Trolley and motormen at the end of line in Paul Smiths
Black River Traction Trolley in Watertown
Watertown trolley in Watertown
Motorman Fred D. Alton guides the last trolley to run in Watertown
First trolley from Watertown to Dexter
Black River Traction Trolley employees in Watertown
Black River Traction Trolley in Dexter
Black River Trolley in Dexter
Ogdensburg City Trolley Car #209 with motorman James R. McClure in Ogdensburg
Trolley before its last run in Ogdensburg
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