Transit History
Every Lowry Hill News story tagged Transit History.
City
From Route 6 to Rapid Transit: The End of an Era on Hennepin
Route 6, one of Metro Transit's busiest local buses, was retired Dec. 6, 2025, when the faster E Line took over Hennepin Avenue.
Events
Como-Harriet Streetcar Rolls Again Between the Lakes
The restored trolley carries riders along the old line near Lake Harriet.
Neighborhood
Thomas Lowry, the Streetcar Magnate Who Gave the Hill Its Name
Both Lowry Hill and Lowry Hill East trace their names to the man who wired the city for rapid transit.
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