Car no. 10 was the first electric streetcar in Champaign-Urbana, entering
service in October 1890 when the electric route opened between Hill and
Neil Streets in downtown Champaign, and Wright and Green Streets at the
University. Cars 10 and 11 were 16 foot 7 window closed cars built
by the Brownell Car Co. in 1890. This picture, taken from the background
of a larger view, shows car 10 in its original configuration, with open
platforms and a Bombay roof. Unfortunately, this is the best resolution
possible for this picture. — Champaign County Historical Society (detail
from #240 lower)