The End of the Streetcars, 1940
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For nearly 36 years, the people of the Wausau area enjoyed travel by electric streetcars. But the trolleys' tenure came to an end in 1940 though, when it was decided to transition to buses. This is that story.The Coin
This coin was issued by the Wisconsin Public Service to commemorate the ending of the era of the Streetcars and the start of all bus service in Wausau.
The Wausau Streetcar, 1906-1940
A brief discussion about the rise and prominence of the streetcar to set up the reason for the ending of the trolley service in favor of the auto-bus.
A New Era
Norma Schmidt, as Queen of Transportation, oversees the ceremony as Wausau says goodbye to the trolleys and christens a line of new auto buses in a very Wisconsin fashion.
