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Los Angeles Railway Corporation Legal Records and Correspondence
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Description
Legal documents and correspondence generated in the operations of Los Angeles Railway Corporation, the company that operated local streetcar transit from 1895-1945.
Background
Los Angeles Railway Corporation (LARy) operated local streetcar transit in downtown Los Angeles from 1895-1945. LARy was also known as the Yellow Cars of Los Angeles, distinguished from the farther-reaching Pacific Electric Railway Company's "red car" interurban streetcars by vehicle color.
Extent
14.6 linear feet, 53 boxes
Restrictions
For permission to reproduce or publish, please contact the LACMTA Research Library and Archive. Permission for reproduction or publication is given on behalf of the LACMTA Research Library and Archive as the owner of the physical items. The researcher assumes all responsibility for possible infringement that may arise from reproduction or publication of materials from the LACMTA Research Library and Archive collections.
Availability
Open for research. Digital copies of some photographs available online. Advance notice required for physical access to collection. Contact LACMTA Research Library and Archive to make an appointment.