Plany uruchomienia komunikacji tramwajowej w Kaliszu w latach 1900-1914

Abstract

Plans for Establishment of Cable-Cars in Kalisz Between 1900 and 1914 Plans for opening tramway lines in Kalisz were first discussed at the beginning of the XX century. Electric narrow gauge, horse tram and electric trams later on should have connected the main railroad station with city centre and public utilities. First proposal came even before the opening of the newly constructed Warsaw – Kalisz railway (1901). Another project of town cable cars was proposed a few years later, but with no result. Following decades of the XX century saw redirection of ideas towards urban public transport, when cable-car proposals were finally replaced by a bus connection. To prepare this study, presenting an historical outline of the abovementioned, never materialized projects, author used the documents gathered in the State Archive in Łódź, studies concerning the economic, urban and social situation of the city, press reports and local guides and plans from the period under examination. Offering a brief overview of the topic, this work aims at promoting a need for detailed historical studies on this issue in Kalisz.