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Interurban streetcar south of San Bruno Mountain in San Mateo, c. 1940s.

Photo: C.R. collection

Granada, San Mateo county station of the Ocean Shore Railroad, early 20th century.

Photo: C.R. collection

Interurban United Railroads streetcar at Market and 5th Streets, 1905.

Photo: C.R.collection

On the occasion of the Kelly-Nelson prize fight in 1903, this lineup of more than 20 streetcars on School Street in Colma is next to the Colma Boxing Arena. The two private cars at the head of the train were probably used to transport the fighters officials of the area and other dignitaries. (Charles Smallwood)

Photo: C.R. collection

First electric funeral train on the San Francisco and San Mateo railroad line, 1898, seen here at Glen Park.

Photo: Charles Smallwood

Streetcars to Colma cemeteries in Daly City at Grand View Theatre near Union Park, c. 1910.

Photo: C.R. collection

Funeral streetcar parked at cemetery, no date.

Photo: C.R. collection

Funeral car, no date.

Photo: SFMTA