Feature

●First American Streetcar "John Mason" 1832 New York City
●Bobtail Horsecar 1926 Sulphur Rock, Arkansas
●Early Electric Streetcar 1886 Montgomery, Alabama
●St. Charles Streetcar 1923 New Orleans, Louisana
●Collectible Postage Stamps


Description

In 1983 the USPS issued this Se-Tenant of four 20 cents stamps, featuring Americas first form of mass transportation. The first streetcar, the "John Mason," resembled a small railroad car with a seat, and it was pulled by horse. Electric Streetcars were introduced in Montgomery, Alabama, in 1886. "Bobtail" was the last horse-drawn streetcar to be removed from service. The St. Charles Streetcar in New Orleans is the oldest line still operating today. Depicted are: First American Streetcar "John Mason" 1832 New York City, Bobtail Horsecar 1926 Sulphur Rock, Arkansas. Early Electric Streetcar 1886 Montgomery Alabama, and the St. Charles Streetcar 1923 New Orleans Louisiana