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Black and white photo of a damaged streetcar with a curved front and large windows, with smoke rising from its side. A person in uniform holds up a sign that says 'NOT IN SERVICE'. — Download original ↓

c. 1947 to 1957

A Chicago Transit Authority Peter Witt streetcar after a wreck, with a person holding a 'NOT IN SERVICE' sign.

Date: c. 1947 to 1957Estimated from the photograph; no date was written on the print.
Vehicle: Streetcar
Operator: Chicago Transit Authority
Equipment: American Car Peter Witt

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