Unfortunately, they were dismantled so the car could take over. Many city streetcar systems that were struggling in the great depression were purchased by a gr

Unfortunately, they were dismantled so the car could take over. Many city streetcar systems that were struggling in the great depression were purchased by a group of automakers (including General Motors) and chemical companies and then closed down. From my recollection, the goal was to remove the streetcar systems and increase adoption of buses and automobiles, thereby profiting on the sale of buses and tyres.