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A vintage black and white photo of a Chicago Rapid Transit Company rapid transit car, number 2719, on an elevated track with a destination sign reading 'DOUGLAS A PARK'.
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1950 · Polk St

Chicago Rapid Transit Company 4000-series car 2719 at Polk Street on the Douglas Park line, showing its destination to Douglas Park.

Date
1950
Location
Polk St
Vehicle
Rapid transit car
Operator
Chicago Rapid Transit Company
Equipment
4000-series
Fleet numbers
Chicago Rapid Transit Company 2719
Tags
1950s Autumn

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