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Providence Cable Tramway Company

Defunct American cable car line in Providence, Rhode Island

The Providence Cable Tramway Company built and operated a cable car line in Providence, Rhode Island. It was incorporated in 1884 and eventually absorbed into the Union Railroad.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

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The Providence Cable Tramway Company built and operated a cable car line in Providence, Rhode Island. It was incorporated in 1884 and eventually absorbed into the Union Railroad.2

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