Cleveland Streetcars, Madison Ave

Created By: Lakewood City Schools

As Cleveland and its surroundings areas grew rapidly. Streetcars made the commute from Cleveland more manageable.
The increasingly crowded and polluted big city led those who could afford it to seek greener pastures in the suburbs.
In this original photo, Cleveland Peter Witt streetcars no. 437 and 929 pass each other at the Madison Ave. and Hilliard Rd. intersection

This point of interest is part of the tour: Lakewood History Walking/Bike Tour