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Title: Photograph of Electric, Ice Plant, Durham Traction Company Date: 1914 Description: A 1914 photograph of the Durham Traction Company Light and Power building, in front of which sits a motorized "Electric Truck No. 1," as well as horse-drawn wagons. Richard Harvey Wright was the first president of the company; Julian Shakespeare Carr served as Vice President. Source: Greater Durham Chamber of Commerce papers, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina. Library of Congress Subject Headings: Wright, Richard Harvey, 1851-1929 Horse-drawn vehicles Durham (N.C.) -- History Historic buildings -- North Carolina -- Durham Durham Traction Company Light and Power Automobiles, Electric Carr, Julian Shakespeare, 1845-1924 Business enterprises -- North Carolina -- Durham Photography -- History -- 20th century Photographs Geographic Term: Durham (N.C.) |
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