Some 100 years ago, this was the way people got around in big cities. Can you tell what city this streetcar is shown in? Might be harder than you think. Send your thoughts to ebrack2@gmail.com and include your hometown.
Several people recognized the most recent puzzle. Allan Peel of San Antonio, Texas wrote: “Today’s mystery photo features the Art Deco-style Uptown Theatre in Napa, Calif. Built in 1937, it was originally opened August 12, 1937. As you noted, the rapid rise and popularity of streaming services led to a decline in the profitability of movie theaters, many of which were then closed or repurposed. In this case, the Uptown was closed in 2010, purchased and restored by real estate developer and music promoter George Altamura, and reopened as an intimate live music and comedy venue with a seating capacity of 860 people. The revitalized theater’s first show was on May 14, 2010, and featured Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, a contemporary swing revival band from Southern California.”
Others getting the mystery right included Jay Altman, Columbia, S.C.; Bo O’Kelley, Murrayville; Susan McBrayer, Sugar Hill; George Graf, Palmyra, Va.; Stewart Ogilvie, Rehobeth, Ala.; and Chuck Miller, Duluth. The photo came from Andy Brack of Charleston, S.C.
By the way, Allan Peel also sent in the Oval Office in Atlanta in the last issue.
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