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Resources at the Library
Transportation books (and other media, too) can usually be found around the call number 388, in the History Room and other sections of the library. Below are some of the books we own, and don't forget our fabulous newspaper clipping collection in the History Room.
The Red Trains in the East Bay: The History of the Southern Pacific Transbay Train and Ferry System Call Number: 388.46 F755r2 Red Trains Remembered Call Number: 388.46 F755r Books and a DVD about the Key System Books about Bay Area Ferries
Local Train Systems - Multimedia
A fascinating and fun 3-minute movie filmed on a Berkeley street car in 1906. It takes a long time to load, but it's worth it. The route starts out on Oxford Street and then continues up Hearst Avenue to Euclid.
The March of Progress (Key System)
The history and future possibilities (as of 1945) of mass transportation (mostly the Key System) in the East Bay. Rather campy, but the video contains some interesting everyday historic shots around the Oakland-Berkeley area.
Key Route PodcastKey System map of 1911Bay Area Rail FanPrimary Resources
In 1954 the City of Berkeley gave many of its historic records to the Bancroft Library at U.C. Berkeley. Included are records of the street railroads from 1880-1936, the Key System from 1905-1926, the wharf and harbor from 1907-1918 & 1926, street improvements from the 1880s to 1936, and more.