May 2, 2026

Lansing Suburban Traction Co.

Black-And-White Photo Of Lansing &Amp; Suburban Traction Co. Streetcar No. 201 With Five Men Standing In Front Of It Beside A Large Brick Building And Utility Poles.

Lansing & Suburban Traction Co. streetcar No. 201 poses for the camera with a crew of workers in this vintage view from Lansing.

Look closely at the overhead trolley wire and the long line of windows — a reminder of when electric streetcars were part of everyday life in Michigan’s capital city. The brick building behind the car looks like it could be part of a carbarn or a related industrial facility, but the exact spot isn’t identified here.

Do you know where in Lansing this was photographed, or have a family story about riding (or working on) the trolleys?

#Lansing #MichiganHistory #Streetcars #VintageMichigan #CapitalCity

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Michaela Nolte

Michaela is a history buff and loves to export historical markers and old buildings and seeks stories about Michigan and Great Lakes history. When she is not writing, you can find her with a good book sipping wine on the beach.

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