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A red streetcar runs down the center of a bustling city street, surrounded by vintage cars and pedestrians under an elevated structure.
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August 2, 1953 · 52 and Garfield

A red Chicago Surface Lines Peter Witt streetcar navigates a busy city street lined with mid-century storefronts and parked cars.

Date
August 2, 1953
Location
52 and Garfield
Vehicle
Streetcar
Operator
Chicago Surface Lines
Equipment
Peter Witt
Tags
1950s Summer

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