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The Benson Line Gallery

Photos from dedication ceremonies of "The Benson Line"


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George Benson, known as "father" of Metro's waterfront streetcar


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University of Washington Husky Marching Band leads the procession

Occidental Park streetcar platform
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Executive Sims reads proclamation creating "The Benson Line"


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George Benson receives placard symbolizing "The Benson Line"

crowd at streetcar dedication ceremony
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More than 200 people joined the celebration in Pioneer Square

Rick Walsh and George Benson riding streetcar
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Metro General Manager Rick Walsh rides with George Benson

archival photo of George Benson riding streetcar
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Archival photo of George Benson as Metro Councilmember

 
 


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