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WHOA: Walnut Ridge & Hoxie Online ArchiveMain MenuIntroduction & NavigationArchive CrossroadsView Archive By Source LocationsView Archive By Source TypeView Archive By Source ThemeView Archive By Timeline of SourcesView Research on Pre-WWII WR & HoxieEdward Harthorn37aa49169a51b77c4dbfed8a58fe8a8724ec1743
Walnut Ridge-Hoxie Streetcars
12020-05-12T13:58:06-07:00Edward Harthorn37aa49169a51b77c4dbfed8a58fe8a8724ec1743373763Includes tags for both the Walnut Ridge to Hoxie mule car line and the later electric streetcar system that replaced it.structured_gallery2020-06-06T15:08:41-07:00Edward Harthorn37aa49169a51b77c4dbfed8a58fe8a8724ec1743
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1media/Hoxie Frisco Depot Area Image 5, NE Corner of Crossing - UofMo-STL Library.jpg2020-05-02T20:59:04-07:00Edward Harthorn37aa49169a51b77c4dbfed8a58fe8a8724ec1743Railroad & Streetcar TagsEdward Harthorn8Includes tags for all railroad and streetcar lines passing through and near Walnut Ridge and Hoxie.structured_gallery9921562020-06-06T14:08:00-07:00Edward Harthorn37aa49169a51b77c4dbfed8a58fe8a8724ec1743
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1media/WR Main St 1924 With Streetcar - AHPP Hist Dist Ntnl Register Form_thumb.jpg2020-05-10T21:52:53-07:00Edward Harthorn37aa49169a51b77c4dbfed8a58fe8a8724ec1743Photo, West Main Street With Streetcar, Walnut Ridge, 19266Depicts a bustling day in downtown WR in 1926; photo from the National Register of Historic Places registration form for the WR Commercial Historic District, 2010.media/WR Main St 1924 With Streetcar - AHPP Hist Dist Ntnl Register Form.jpgplain2020-07-10T09:33:32-07:00Edward Harthorn37aa49169a51b77c4dbfed8a58fe8a8724ec1743
1media/Mule Car Line Circa 1890 - State Archives EofA_thumb.jpg2020-05-08T14:42:23-07:00Edward Harthorn37aa49169a51b77c4dbfed8a58fe8a8724ec1743Photo, WR and Hoxie Mule-drawn Streetcar, Circa 18905The man just to the right of the numeral 2 is snacking on a banana, probably delivered by the railroad. In the background is a "Smoke Bull Durham" ad. Photo courtesy the Encyclopedia of Arkansas.media/Mule Car Line Circa 1890 - State Archives EofA.jpgplain2020-06-23T15:56:40-07:00Edward Harthorn37aa49169a51b77c4dbfed8a58fe8a8724ec1743
1media/Hoxie Boas Hotel - Larry Dobbs WR and Hoxie FB April 2015 Postcard Front_thumb.jpg2020-06-23T12:55:50-07:00Edward Harthorn37aa49169a51b77c4dbfed8a58fe8a8724ec1743Postcard, Boas Hotel, Hoxie, 1919, Front of Card4A postcard image of the second Boas Hotel in Hoxie, built in 1913, postmarked June 28, 1919; image courtesy of Larry Dobbs.media/Hoxie Boas Hotel - Larry Dobbs WR and Hoxie FB April 2015 Postcard Front.jpgplain2020-07-10T08:04:35-07:00Edward Harthorn37aa49169a51b77c4dbfed8a58fe8a8724ec1743
1media/1890-01-14 Correspondent Says Peace Still Prevails in WR With Saloons Open - AR Gazette pg 3_thumb.png2020-05-17T19:49:22-07:00Edward Harthorn37aa49169a51b77c4dbfed8a58fe8a8724ec17431890-01-14 Arkansas Gazette pg 33A Gazette correspondent notes the uneventful opening of two saloons in Walnut Ridge after the end of a two-year period where the town (and county) was dry, as well as noting progress made on the street car line, ditch dredging, and a Masonic gathering.media/1890-01-14 Correspondent Says Peace Still Prevails in WR With Saloons Open - AR Gazette pg 3.pngplain2020-05-17T19:54:26-07:00Edward Harthorn37aa49169a51b77c4dbfed8a58fe8a8724ec1743
1media/Hoxie Boas Hotel Early 1900s - Larry Dobbs FB May 2010_thumb.jpg2020-07-10T07:58:32-07:00Edward Harthorn37aa49169a51b77c4dbfed8a58fe8a8724ec1743Photo, Boas Hotel, Hoxie, Circa 19063Depicts the first Boas Hotel building. Image property of James Whitlow; I of A WR&H pg 14.media/Hoxie Boas Hotel Early 1900s - Larry Dobbs FB May 2010.jpgplain2020-12-02T11:00:55-08:00Edward Harthorn37aa49169a51b77c4dbfed8a58fe8a8724ec1743
1media/WR Street View 1909 - Larry Dobbs FB June 2010 and City of WR_thumb.jpg2020-07-10T10:10:00-07:00Edward Harthorn37aa49169a51b77c4dbfed8a58fe8a8724ec1743Postcard, West Main Street, Walnut Ridge, 19093A postcard image looking west on W. Main; note the drugstore ad on the wall at right. Image courtesy of the City of WR website.media/WR Street View 1909 - Larry Dobbs FB June 2010 and City of WR.jpgplain2020-07-10T11:54:56-07:00Edward Harthorn37aa49169a51b77c4dbfed8a58fe8a8724ec1743
1media/WR Street View 1910 Main St Looking East - City of WR via Larry Dobbs_thumb.jpg2020-07-10T14:33:49-07:00Edward Harthorn37aa49169a51b77c4dbfed8a58fe8a8724ec1743Photo, West Main Street Looking East, Walnut Ridge, 19103The Hotel Rhea is pictured at right. Image property of James Whitlow; I of A WR&H pg 72.media/WR Street View 1910 Main St Looking East - City of WR via Larry Dobbs.jpgplain2020-12-02T11:04:03-08:00Edward Harthorn37aa49169a51b77c4dbfed8a58fe8a8724ec1743
1media/WR Street View Main St Blooms before 1930 - Betty Davidson FB WR-Hoxie Jan 2018_thumb.jpg2020-07-10T09:57:40-07:00Edward Harthorn37aa49169a51b77c4dbfed8a58fe8a8724ec1743Photo, Bloom's Department Store, Walnut Ridge, Circa 1905-19303The department store was located on West Main Street, and burned in 1930; what appear to be several dogs and a hog are roaming in the street.media/WR Street View Main St Blooms before 1930 - Betty Davidson FB WR-Hoxie Jan 2018.jpgplain2020-08-30T13:51:21-07:00Edward Harthorn37aa49169a51b77c4dbfed8a58fe8a8724ec1743
1media/Hoxie Depot With Streetcar 1914 Postcard - LCHS Pinterest_thumb.jpg2020-07-09T20:30:51-07:00Edward Harthorn37aa49169a51b77c4dbfed8a58fe8a8724ec1743Postcard, Hoxie Depot With Streetcar, 19143Image courtesy of the Lawrence County Historical Society; property of Jon Walter.media/Hoxie Depot With Streetcar 1914 Postcard - LCHS Pinterest.jpgplain2020-12-02T10:56:31-08:00Edward Harthorn37aa49169a51b77c4dbfed8a58fe8a8724ec1743
1media/1913-03-24 Electric Light and Street Car Service Resume in WR Following Storm - AR Gazette pg 2_thumb.png2020-06-12T10:48:20-07:00Edward Harthorn37aa49169a51b77c4dbfed8a58fe8a8724ec17431913-03-24 Arkansas Gazette pg 22Electric light and streetcar services resume in Walnut Ridge following post-storm/tornado cleanup efforts.media/1913-03-24 Electric Light and Street Car Service Resume in WR Following Storm - AR Gazette pg 2.pngplain2020-06-12T13:56:02-07:00Edward Harthorn37aa49169a51b77c4dbfed8a58fe8a8724ec1743
1media/1901-09-24 AR Democrat Correspondent Visits, Describes WR and Pocahontas - AR Democrat pg 5_thumb.png2020-06-03T10:11:26-07:00Edward Harthorn37aa49169a51b77c4dbfed8a58fe8a8724ec17431901-09-24 Arkansas Democrat pg 52An Arkansas Democrat correspondent visits Walnut Ridge and Pocahontas and describes the two towns.media/1901-09-24 AR Democrat Correspondent Visits, Describes WR and Pocahontas - AR Democrat pg 5.pngplain2020-06-03T10:18:33-07:00Edward Harthorn37aa49169a51b77c4dbfed8a58fe8a8724ec1743
1media/1927-11-16 WR-Hoxie Street Car Ends its Run Despite 99-yr Franchise - Batesville Guard pg 1_thumb.png2020-06-17T08:42:30-07:00Edward Harthorn37aa49169a51b77c4dbfed8a58fe8a8724ec17431927-11-16 Batesville Guard pg 12The Walnut Ridge-Hoxie streetcar line ceases operations, despite its 99-year franchise.media/1927-11-16 WR-Hoxie Street Car Ends its Run Despite 99-yr Franchise - Batesville Guard pg 1.pngplain2020-06-17T08:43:42-07:00Edward Harthorn37aa49169a51b77c4dbfed8a58fe8a8724ec1743
1media/1902-05-09 Iron Mtn RR Superintendent Stops in WR Regarding Division Point - AR Gazette pg 8_thumb.png2020-06-03T14:57:34-07:00Edward Harthorn37aa49169a51b77c4dbfed8a58fe8a8724ec17431902-05-09 Arkansas Gazette pg 82The Iron Mountain Railroad superintendent stops in Walnut Ridge regarding the creation of a new division point there.media/1902-05-09 Iron Mtn RR Superintendent Stops in WR Regarding Division Point - AR Gazette pg 8.pngplain2020-06-03T17:28:21-07:00Edward Harthorn37aa49169a51b77c4dbfed8a58fe8a8724ec1743
1media/WR Street View Front Street With Trolley - State Archives Blog_thumb.jpg2020-07-10T13:30:23-07:00Edward Harthorn37aa49169a51b77c4dbfed8a58fe8a8724ec1743Photo, West Front Street with Streetcar, Walnut Ridge, Circa 1912-19202Image courtesy of the Arkansas State Archives.media/WR Street View Front Street With Trolley - State Archives Blog.jpgplain2020-07-10T13:32:23-07:00Edward Harthorn37aa49169a51b77c4dbfed8a58fe8a8724ec1743
1media/1902-12-10 WR and Hoxie Transit Company Incorporated - AR Democrat pg 8_thumb.png2020-06-03T19:01:12-07:00Edward Harthorn37aa49169a51b77c4dbfed8a58fe8a8724ec17431902-12-10 Arkansas Democrat pg 82The Walnut Ridge & Hoxie Light, Power, & Transit Company is incorporated, with plans to build a 1.5-mile-long streetcar line between the two cities.media/1902-12-10 WR and Hoxie Transit Company Incorporated - AR Democrat pg 8.pngplain2020-06-03T19:03:37-07:00Edward Harthorn37aa49169a51b77c4dbfed8a58fe8a8724ec1743
1media/WR-Hoxie Trolley American Car Co St Louis MO Mar 13 1912 - LCHS Via Larry Dobbs Post July 2011_thumb.jpg2020-07-10T09:13:25-07:00Edward Harthorn37aa49169a51b77c4dbfed8a58fe8a8724ec1743Photo, WR-Hoxie Streetcar, American Car Co, St Louis MO, 19122An image of a streetcar built for the Walnut Ridge & Hoxie line, stamped March 13, 1912; image courtesy of the Lawrence County Historical Society.media/WR-Hoxie Trolley American Car Co St Louis MO Mar 13 1912 - LCHS Via Larry Dobbs Post July 2011.jpgplain2020-07-10T09:14:25-07:00Edward Harthorn37aa49169a51b77c4dbfed8a58fe8a8724ec1743
1media/Hoxie Depot With Tracks - Larry Dobbs FB Jul 2011_thumb.jpg2020-07-10T13:40:47-07:00Edward Harthorn37aa49169a51b77c4dbfed8a58fe8a8724ec1743Photo, Hoxie Post Office and Union Depot, Circa 1906-19122The white frame building at right is the Hoxie post office, facing the depot across the street; image courtesy of Larry Dobbs.media/Hoxie Depot With Tracks - Larry Dobbs FB Jul 2011.jpgplain2020-07-10T13:42:12-07:00Edward Harthorn37aa49169a51b77c4dbfed8a58fe8a8724ec1743
1media/1903-03-27 WR Resident Says Hoxie-WR Rail Line Stock Selling Well - AR Democrat pg 7_thumb.png2020-06-03T19:32:27-07:00Edward Harthorn37aa49169a51b77c4dbfed8a58fe8a8724ec17431903-03-27 Arkansas Democrat pg 72A Walnut Ridge resident stopping by Little Rock gives a reporter an update on the WR-Hoxie streetcar line's progress.media/1903-03-27 WR Resident Says Hoxie-WR Rail Line Stock Selling Well - AR Democrat pg 7.pngplain2020-06-03T19:34:42-07:00Edward Harthorn37aa49169a51b77c4dbfed8a58fe8a8724ec1743
1media/1905-12-29 Editor Riley Says Cache Valley RR May Extend to WR and Paragould - AR Gazette pg 4_thumb.png2020-06-05T13:30:55-07:00Edward Harthorn37aa49169a51b77c4dbfed8a58fe8a8724ec17431905-12-29 Arkansas Gazette pg 42Editor Riley of the Walnut Ridge Blade says that the Cache Valley Railroad may extend to WR and Paragould.media/1905-12-29 Editor Riley Says Cache Valley RR May Extend to WR and Paragould - AR Gazette pg 4.pngplain2020-06-05T13:36:23-07:00Edward Harthorn37aa49169a51b77c4dbfed8a58fe8a8724ec1743
1media/WR-Hoxie Trolley With Passengers - LCHS Via Larry Dobbs Post Jul 2011_thumb.jpg2020-07-10T09:24:08-07:00Edward Harthorn37aa49169a51b77c4dbfed8a58fe8a8724ec1743Photo, Walnut Ridge & Hoxie Streetcar, Circa 1904-19272An undated image of one of the streetcars in operation between Walnut Ridge and Hoxie; image courtesy of the Lawrence County Historical Society.media/WR-Hoxie Trolley With Passengers - LCHS Via Larry Dobbs Post Jul 2011.jpgplain2020-07-10T09:25:10-07:00Edward Harthorn37aa49169a51b77c4dbfed8a58fe8a8724ec1743
1media/WR Rhea Hotel - Larry Dobbs WR and Hoxie FB Apr 2015 - Postcard Front_thumb.jpg2020-07-10T14:41:26-07:00Edward Harthorn37aa49169a51b77c4dbfed8a58fe8a8724ec1743Postcard, Rhea Hotel, Walnut Ridge, 1914, Front of Card2Front side of a postcard dated September 10, 1914; image courtesy of Larry Dobbs.media/WR Rhea Hotel - Larry Dobbs WR and Hoxie FB Apr 2015 - Postcard Front.jpgplain2020-07-10T14:42:41-07:00Edward Harthorn37aa49169a51b77c4dbfed8a58fe8a8724ec1743
1media/1906-05-12 Familys Horses Scared by Electric Street Car - Arkansas Democrat pg 6_thumb.png2020-06-05T15:24:52-07:00Edward Harthorn37aa49169a51b77c4dbfed8a58fe8a8724ec17431906-05-12 Arkansas Democrat pg 62A family's horses are scared by the Walnut Ridge-Hoxie electric streetcar and bolt, tossing people and groceries out of the wagon.media/1906-05-12 Familys Horses Scared by Electric Street Car - Arkansas Democrat pg 6.pngplain2020-06-05T15:28:17-07:00Edward Harthorn37aa49169a51b77c4dbfed8a58fe8a8724ec1743
1media/Hoxie Main Street Circa 1910ish - FB WR-Hoxie Fred Weeks Aug 2011_thumb.jpg2020-07-09T20:41:08-07:00Edward Harthorn37aa49169a51b77c4dbfed8a58fe8a8724ec1743Postcard, Hoxie's Main Street, Circa 19142Includes several storefronts, the streetcar track, and the Boas Hotel near the horizon line; image courtesy of Fred Weeks.media/Hoxie Main Street Circa 1910ish - FB WR-Hoxie Fred Weeks Aug 2011.jpgplain2020-07-09T20:43:32-07:00Edward Harthorn37aa49169a51b77c4dbfed8a58fe8a8724ec1743
1media/1889-06-30 WR and Hoxie Street Car Company Incorporated - AR Gazette pg 2_thumb.png2020-05-17T15:40:47-07:00Edward Harthorn37aa49169a51b77c4dbfed8a58fe8a8724ec17431889-06-30 Arkansas Gazette pg 22The Walnut Ridge & Hoxie Street Car Company is incorporated.media/1889-06-30 WR and Hoxie Street Car Company Incorporated - AR Gazette pg 2.pngplain2020-05-17T15:42:55-07:00Edward Harthorn37aa49169a51b77c4dbfed8a58fe8a8724ec1743
1media/1909-04-22 Streetcar Income per Capita - Wahpeton ND pg 1_thumb.png2020-06-07T18:46:55-07:00Edward Harthorn37aa49169a51b77c4dbfed8a58fe8a8724ec17431909-04-22 Wahpeton Times ND pg 12A feasibility study for a North Dakota streetcar line notes that the Walnut Ridge-Hoxie streetcar has an income of $4.35 per capita.media/1909-04-22 Streetcar Income per Capita - Wahpeton ND pg 1.pngplain2020-06-07T18:49:07-07:00Edward Harthorn37aa49169a51b77c4dbfed8a58fe8a8724ec1743
1media/Hoxie Business Block - Larry Dobbs FB May 2010_thumb.jpg2020-07-10T07:36:59-07:00Edward Harthorn37aa49169a51b77c4dbfed8a58fe8a8724ec1743Photo, Hoxie Business Block, Circa 1890-19132Includes two wood-framed buildings in Hoxie; image courtesy of Larry Dobbs.media/Hoxie Business Block - Larry Dobbs FB May 2010.jpgplain2020-07-10T07:38:15-07:00Edward Harthorn37aa49169a51b77c4dbfed8a58fe8a8724ec1743