Streetcars of Chatham County: Photographs from the Collection of the Georgia Historical Society

Streetcars of Chatham County: Photographs from the Collection of the Georgia Historical SocietyMary Beth DAlonzo On August 25, 1946, Savannah saw the last run of its streetcars, which were to be replaced by gasoline powered buses as the city gave way to modernization. For years the residents of Savannah had depended upon streetcars, from horse drawn to electric, for travel in and around the city. This engaging collection of images explores this period in the history of Chatham County, and the integral part that streetcars played in the lives of

to ensure that his commitment to and love of Georgia history will continue in perpetuity

in association with the Georgia Historical Society

GHS presents a wonderful look at the years Savannah was the American center of racing

Members also receive preferential seating at Georgia Historical Society annual events and acknowledgement in the Society’s news magazine and in the Annual Report

and a complimentary historic print from the Society’s collection

For years the residents of Savannah had depended upon streetcars

and share Georgia history

preservation organizations

and the donor's thoughtfulness

architectural masterpieces

Savannah Memories is a very special

Donors can feel doubly satisfied that their gift will acknowledge a special person or event while also helping to further GHS's mission to collect