This photo appears to depict some kind of ceremony associated with World War I. A small group of people are standing on the bed of a work car, either reading from a book or singing a hymn. Quite a few women streetcar operators are in the audience.
The Navy dedication ceremony for the streetcar rebuilt for defense plant service. WAVEs prepare to break champaign bottle across the fender as a military and civilian crowd looks on.
Looking east at wire truck repairing overhead damage from snapped wire pole. Location appears to be Oneota Street at Ramsey Street in Duluth, Minnesota.
A westbound streetcar on Superior Street at 8th Avenue West enters the curve approaching Point of Rocks. In the distance at right are the Soo Line and Union depots.