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Parked School Buses Near Wells, Texas, April 1939

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This image shows a line of parked motorized school buses that were used in the early twentieth century.
Courtesy of Library of Congress, Lee, Russell, "Lineup of school buses near Wells, Texas," April 1939

Description

This 1939 photograph features motorized school buses in Wells, Texas, that were used in the early 20th century. Unlike today’s buses, they were made of wood, rather than metal. 

Source-Dependent Questions

  • What can you learn about transportation long ago from the details in the photo?
  • What in the photo is familiar to today?

Citation Information

Lee, Russell, "Lineup of school buses near Wells, Texas," April 1939. Courtesy of Library of Congress