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Draft:Eugene streetcar system

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The city of Eugene, Oregon operated a streetcar-based transit system from 1891 to 1927.

History

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The first electric streetcar line was opened in 1907, constructed by the Portland, Eugene, and Eastern Company as a connection between downtown Eugene and the University of Oregon campus.[1]

The lines would also encourage development along the perimeter of the city.[1]


Unearthings and legacy

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A Lane Transit District manager, Tom Schwetz, said in a 2013 interview with The Register-Guard that the Eugene community was "constantly [...] bemoaning" the city's lack of streetcars.[1]

In 2019, a street in Eugene was named after Wiley Griffon, a Black homeowner and the first operator of the horse-drawn cars.[2]

Coverage

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References

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Citations

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Sources

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  • Dietz, Diane (August 29, 2013). "Streetcars still desired". The Register-Guard. Archived from the original on January 30, 2017. Retrieved September 21, 2024.
  • Hill, Christian (October 21, 2019). "Diversity dominates street naming contest's final list". The Register-Guard. Retrieved September 21, 2024.

Further reading

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