The Seattle-Tacoma Interurban Railway

The Seattle-Tacoma Interurban Railway

#A Journey Into the Past


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0h 41m 1996 HD

This rich, historical documentary captures the story of the high-speed, electric transit system that sparked the growth and development of Puget Sound's twin cities during the first quarter of the 20th century.


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