THE HISTORY OF CAR 55

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Car 55 in operation. Photo taken in 1939 at the intersection of Westlake Avenue and 8th Street in Downtown Seattle.

The "Old 55" converted into a full-functioning diner located at the corner of 74th SE and Evergreen Way. The exact date of the photo is unknown, but it is circa 1950's.

Car 55 being used for a storage container by the Snoqualmie Railroad Society at Snoqualmie Falls. Photo taken in early 1996.

Note: The Snoqualmie Railroad Society used Car 55 as their ticket office for the museum in the early 1970's.

City of Lynnwood Restoration Shed after completion of refurbishment. Photo taken February 4, 1997.

Interior view of refurbished Car 55 by the City of Lynnwood. Photo taken February 4, 1997.

City of Lynnwood Restoration Shed after completion of refurbishment. Photo taken February 4, 1997.

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