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Alamance County History in Photos: Early Transportation

Showcases early modes of transportation in Alamance County, NC using historical photographs and postcards. Includes horse-drawn conveyances, streetcars, touring bicycles, and early automobiles.

Horse & Buggy

Unknown man standing with horse and buggy

Horse-Drawn Rig

Horse-Drawn Rig

Out for a Drive

Out for a Drive

J.V. Coble Livery Stable with Eugene S. Patterson holding reigns

J.V. Coble Livery Stable with Eugene S. Patterson holding reigns

Horse Buggy in front of Central Loan Trust

Horse Buggy in front of Central Loan Trust

Horseback Excursions

Black man on burro, with fishing pole, muddy street

Black man on burro, with fishing pole, muddy street

Boy with Pony

Boy with Pony

Livestock on the Alamance farm owned by L. Banks Holt. Race horses, ponies and cattle were bred on this farm in the 1890's.  The barns stood behind the Holt home, approximately on the site of the townhouse apartments on S. Maple Street." Contributed by: Mrs. David E. Stalter, Seattle, Washington, and granddaughter of L. Banks Holt.

Riders in downtown Burlington, NC

Riders in downtown Burlington, NC

Riding Through the Fields

Riding Through the Fields

Street Cars

Piedmont Railway & Electric Conductors in front of Haw River bridge  

Piedmont Railway & Electric Conductors in front of Haw River bridge  

Piedmont Railway & Electric Streetcars in Burlington, NC

Piedmont Railway & Electric Streetcars in Burlington, NC

Changing Trolley Cars at Haw River, NC (circa 1914-1920)

Changing Trolley Cars at Haw River, NC (circa 1914-1920)

Trolley in front of Holy Comforter Episcopal in Burlington, NC

Trolley in front of Holy Comforter Episcopal in Burlington, NC

 Streetcar Barn on Rainey St, Burlington, NC (burned 1941)

 Streetcar Barn on Rainey St, Burlington, NC (burned 1941)

Bicycling

Cyclist in front of an Early Automobile

Cyclist in front of an Early Automobile

Touring Bicycles

Touring Bicycles