Statements (57)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
transportation system
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| gptkbp:artwork |
featured in local art and literature
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| gptkbp:associatedWith |
urban development
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| gptkbp:communityImpact |
provided access to jobs and services
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| gptkbp:communitySupport |
advocacy for public transit
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| gptkbp:connects |
Baltimore's_neighborhoods
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| gptkbp:culturalImpact |
influenced local culture and identity
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| gptkbp:economicImpact |
stimulated local economies
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| gptkbp:environmentalImpact |
lower emissions compared to cars
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| gptkbp:fareSystem |
zone-based fare system
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| gptkbp:finalDisposal |
1963
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| gptkbp:firstIntroduced |
1859
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| gptkbp:governs |
subject to city transportation policies
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| gptkbp:historicalPeriod |
19th century to mid-20th century
efforts to preserve streetcar artifacts |
| gptkbp:historicalSignificance |
one of the first streetcar systems in the U.S.
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Baltimore streetcar
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| gptkbp:influencedBy |
electric_streetcar_technology
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| gptkbp:involvedCountries |
gptkb:Baltimore_Light_RailLink
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| gptkbp:keyEvent |
integration with bus services
introduction of electric streetcars closure of last line in 1963 revival discussions in the 21st century |
| gptkbp:legacy |
inspired modern light rail systems
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| gptkbp:length |
approximately 100 miles
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| gptkbp:maintainedBy |
transportation museums
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| gptkbp:notableFeature |
community engagement initiatives
The Red Line partnerships with educational institutions passenger amenities The Blue Line The Green Line involvement in local festivals collaboration with local artists historic routes safety measures implemented overhead wire system collaboration with local historians art deco stations community events celebrating transit history community workshops on transit advocacy double-decker streetcars educational programs about transit history historical reenactments of streetcar operations historical tours of streetcar routes involvement in local history projects involvement in urban planning discussions public art installations along routes support for local businesses along routes turntables for streetcars |
| gptkbp:operatedBy |
gptkb:Baltimore_Transit_Company
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| gptkbp:publicPerception |
nostalgic among residents
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| gptkbp:reduces |
rise of automobile usage
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| gptkbp:replacedBy |
bus system
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| gptkbp:safetyFeatures |
varied over the years
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| gptkbp:serviceArea |
gptkb:Baltimore,_Maryland
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| gptkbp:type |
streetcar
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