LAKEWOOD, CO — Those who wish to experience a piece of Colorado history can hop aboard a trolley that was once part of Denver's extensive electric transit system. Lakewood Heritage, Culture & the Arts is inviting riders to hop aboard the restored Denver and Intermountain interurban Car No. 25 this month at the Denver Federal Center.

This annual event includes free rides on Car No. 25 (weather permitting), the presentation of histories from original riders of the car, a display of historic photographs and lunch available for purchase. Queen City Jazz Band will play from noon to 3 p.m. Riders can hop aboard the trolley from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 10 at the Denver Federal Center Building No. 78. Adults must provide a government photo I.D. to enter the trolley and pets aren't allowed on board. Donations will be gratefully accepted, the city said.

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Car No. 25 was once part of Denver's extensive electric transit system that included more than 250 miles of track connecting Denver and Lakewood with Golden and Boulder. The trolley was built by Denver's Woeber Carriage Company and placed into service in 1911. It was one of seven cars that provided passenger service on the 13-mile Denver-Lakewood-Golden line from 1911 to 1950. With the proliferation of the automobile and a new bus system, rail transit service was abandoned in 1950.