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A red and cream interurban car, number 1766, is stopped at a railroad crossing under a large bridge with the words 'Chicago and North Western System' on it; the street sign reads 'Pine Av' and the car's destination sign reads 'LAKE'. — Download original ↓

1951 · Lake and Pine, Chicago, IL

Chicago North Shore and Milwaukee interurban car 1766 at a grade crossing under a Chicago and North Western Railway bridge on a winter day.

Date: 1951
Location: Lake and Pine, Chicago, IL
Vehicle: Interurban car
Operator: Chicago North Shore and Milwaukee
Equipment: Cincinnati Car 1700-series
Fleet numbers: Chicago North Shore and Milwaukee 1766

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1950s Winter Chicago

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