How Streetcars Shaped Kensington, MD
The conductor checks the trolley pole rope as the Kensington Railway shuttle waits for passengers. The Chevy Chase Lake car barn is in the background at the right. The site of the modern day Purple Line crossing at Connecticut Ave. is in the background at the left of this photo.
Kensington, Maryland recently celebrated the history of the B&O Railroad and its role in the town's development, but did you know there once was a streetcar line that brought people from Chevy Chase to Kensington?
Take a fascinating look at the history of streetcars in Kensington and Chevy Chase. The presentation by Museum Executive Director Eric Madison explores the significant role streetcars played in the development and growth of the communities between Chevy Chase Lake and Kensington, offering a unique glimpse into this important aspect of our local history and the people it served.
