Apakov tram depot, Transportation depot in Yakimanka District, Russia.
Apakov tram depot is a transportation facility in Moscow with multiple maintenance bays and storage tracks for the city's streetcar system. The complex houses the infrastructure needed to service and dispatch trams throughout the urban network.
The facility was established in 1909 and marked the start of organized streetcar service in Moscow. It played a key role in the city's modernization efforts at the beginning of the 1900s.
The depot stands as a protected architectural monument reflecting how Moscow grew as an industrial city in the early 1900s. It shows the importance placed on public transportation in shaping urban development.
The depot is located at the intersection of Mitnaya and Shabolovka streets and is not easily accessible from the outside. Visitors can view the historic architecture from the exterior, but the site remains an active operational facility.
The depot preserves specific architectural elements from 1909 that reflect its original design and purpose. Despite its historical importance, it continues to operate today as a fully functional center for the city's streetcar network.
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