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A vintage red streetcar with the number 565 on its front, shown at an angle on a city street with cars parked nearby and buildings in the background.
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March 1957 · Paulina and J Polk

A red and cream Chicago Surface Lines Master Unit streetcar, number 565, on a winter day at the intersection of Paulina and J Polk streets.

Date
March 1957
Location
Paulina and J Polk
Vehicle
Streetcar
Operator
Chicago Surface Lines
Equipment
Master Unit
Fleet numbers
Chicago Surface Lines 565
Tags
1950s Spring

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