In 1895, the First Society of Horse Railways approached the City Administration with a proposal to launch a new mode of transport in Moscow, the electric tram. At that time, trams were already successfully operating in various cities around the world, including Kyiv since 1892 and Nizhny Novgorod since 1896. After receiving permission, in 1898, the Society began the reconstruction of the existing horse railway line from Strastnaya Square to Butyrskaya Zastava, as well as the suburban lines leading to Petrovsky Park.

On a vacant lot between Bashilovka and Butyrsky Proyezd, now known as Lower Maslovka, the construction of the tram park began. Here, the first transformer substation for urban transport was built, powered by the power station on Rausha Embankment. The complex of buildings in the park was designed by engineer A.V. Bari, the founder of one of the most progressive enterprises of that time. Bari's factory, for example, was engaged in assembling hyperboloid towers designed by V.G. Shukhov, with whom Bari collaborated for many years. In the central part of the site, a car shed was built with six tracks for 30 cars. The building, with its characteristic basilica composition and skylight, faced Bashilovka. The entrance gates were completed with arches, glazed with Falconet blocks, allowing daylight to pass through. The corners of the building were adorned with turrets, and the side facades were decorated with wide pilasters and large windows.

On the red line of the street, a two-story residential building was constructed for the engineer and his assistants. The brick facades of the building were designed in an eclectic style. Inside, the house was divided by a solid wall into two volumes, with entrances located from the courtyard. Two cast iron staircases led to the second floor. Adjacent to the house was a machine room, consisting of two parts: one for vehicle operation, the other, a shop. The facades of the building were decorated with alternating window and gate openings with fan-shaped locks. The complex also included two single-story buildings used as sheds and a cellar.

Construction work on the section from Petrovsky Park to Butyrskaya Zastava was completed by the winter of 1899, after which trial runs of the electric tram line and staff training began. The official opening of the tram took place on March 25, 1899. After a prayer service, the first trams with officials, including the city mayor Prince V.M. Golitsyn, headed to Petrovsky Park. "Moscow News" wrote about the event, noting the advantages of electric traction over horse-drawn and expressing hope for the rapid development of the electric tram network in Moscow. Crowds of people watched the technical innovation with interest.

In the summer of the same year, the Dolgorukovskaya line and the Petrovskaya line were opened, as well as a single track along Lesnaya Street to connect with the Electric Park on Bashilovka. After the purchase of horse railways, mass electrification of the lines began. Miussky Park was reconstructed, new tram parks and pavilions were built.

During the Soviet era, the former electric park became Butyrsky Tram Depot, equipped with freight cars and platforms. Its main function was the transportation of goods and the repair of rolling stock. During the Great Patriotic War, anti-tank hedgehogs were produced here. In 1960, the depot was closed, and transportation was carried out by freight trolleybuses. The tram tracks were dismantled, and by the late 1990s, the rails along Lower Maslovka were removed.

In recent years, the buildings of the complex were occupied by the capital repair service of Mosgortans, with part of the premises rented out. Today, the complex belongs to a private enterprise. Throughout its history, the depot has undergone numerous renovations, resulting in the loss of many historical elements. However, some interior details, such as tiled stoves and cast iron staircases, have been preserved. Soon, restoration work is planned to return the buildings to their historical appearance and adapt them for new functions.