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Norwich Memories: Trolley cars

June 20, 2022 12:00 am • Last Updated: June 20, 2022 11:31 am

A trolley conductor poses in front of his trolley bound for Yantic, in Franklin Square, circa 1925.(Ken Keeley collection)

A trolley conductor poses in front of his trolley bound for Yantic, in Franklin Square, circa 1925. On the left is Shannon Corner and on the right is Bath Street (out of view).

Just past the front of the trolley is Mara Drug Store, and the Columbian Hotel, located in the Thayer Building.

Ken Keeley is the author of 13 pictorial books of Norwich history. His books are available at La Stella’s Italian Market and Bakery in Taftville. He can be reached on Facebook, or by e-mail at kenekjr000@comcast.net.

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