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A black and white photo of a CTA bus numbered 137 on a city street, with passengers boarding. The Chicago Water Tower and a tall building are visible behind it. — Download original ↓

1961 · Chicago, IL

A Chicago Transit Authority New Look bus, number 137, picks up passengers at a downtown bus stop with the Chicago Water Tower in the background.

Date: 1961
Location: Chicago, ILApproximate location, placed at the center of the town.
Vehicle: Motor bus
Operator: Chicago Transit Authority
Equipment: GM New Look TDH-5303
Fleet numbers: Chicago Transit Authority 137

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