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100. km elektrických drah

d. 1927

Photograph at the 100. km elektrických drah Memorial
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This memorial commemorates a significant milestone in the development of public transport, marking the achievement of 100 kilometres of electric tram lines in the capital city of Prague. It specifically records the date this considerable network length was reached by the city's electric tram services. The plaque serves as a permanent record of the scale and progress of urban infrastructure at that time, celebrating the expansion of the tram system which was vital for connecting different parts of the city and facilitating daily life for its residents. It highlights an important moment in Prague's transport history.

The memorial is associated with a period when electric tram networks were expanding rapidly across European cities. While the provided context details the tram network in Brno, which was an early adopter of tram technology in what is now the Czech Republic, the Prague memorial reflects a broader trend of electrification and growth in urban transport during the early 20th century. Cities were investing heavily in infrastructure to support growing populations and industrial development, with electric trams becoming a cornerstone of public mobility, preceding the widespread adoption of other forms of mass transit.

The memorial is a plaque, indicating its likely placement on a wall or a dedicated monument in Prague. As a historic plaque, visitors should be able to approach it easily within its urban setting. It can be viewed respectfully as a testament to the city's historical infrastructure development. The exact location is in Prague, but further details for precise navigation are not specified beyond its categorization as a memorial plaque.

Inscription

“100. km dosažený 7.VII.1927 elektr. drahami hl. města Prahy”
Transcribed from the Memorial at Prague.

Background

Reflecting the city's status as the second largest in the Czech Republic, Brno boasts the country's second most extensive tram system. Its history began with horse-drawn trams in 1869, making it the first of its kind in the region. Today, the network spans 12 lines, reaching beyond the city to the nearby town of Modřice.

The modern system covers 70.4 kilometres of routes, a significant development from its earlier track length. An interesting linguistic quirk connects to the network's origins; the local term for tram, ‘šalina’, is thought to derive from German phrases related to electric lines and sound.

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