An electric streetcar of the Los Angeles Railway, which is equipped with rubber wheels and electric brakes. Seen here on S. Broadway, this "P" car runs on West Pico to Rimpau and stands next to a pedestrian zone for those waiting to board. Seen, left to right, are the Platt Building, the United Artists Theatre and the Case Hotel. Dated December 4, 1937.
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