Just as it did with the trams, Light installed a few garages at points around the city to store the buses.
Image description: This is an old black-and-white photograph. The image shows an urban area with a classic house in the background, surrounded by tall trees. On the left, there is a stone wall with a metal gate. In front, there is a stone-paved sidewalk and a paved street. On the right, part of a modern building is visible. In the lower left corner, it reads "F.C. Light - Rio-14-9-928".Garagem da Light na Tijuca – 14/09/1928 – Fotógrafo não identificado
Imagem 1 de 3: Garagem da Light na Tijuca – 14/09/1928 – Fotógrafo não identificado
The large bus workshop of Viação Excelsior was set up on the site of the old gas factory. Below, some images revealing aspects of the bus manufacturing and maintenance activities.
Image description: This is an old black-and-white photograph of an industrial complex. On the left side, there is a tall tower with lateral structures. In the center, several buildings with sloped roofs are arranged side by side, forming a straight line. On the right, there is a tower with a clock. In the background, there is a row of palm trees and distant buildings. The ground is covered with scattered debris and construction materials.Garagem Repair Shop Located at Old Gas Works [Fábrica de Gás: Rua Senador Euzébio] – 17/10/1927 – Augusto Malta
Imagem 1 de 4: Garagem Repair Shop Located at Old Gas Works [Fábrica de Gás: Rua Senador Euzébio] – 17/10/1927 – Augusto Malta