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A green and cream trolleybus with the number 8073 on its front is driving down a decorated downtown street lined with tall buildings and vintage cars, with pedestrians walking on the sidewalk.
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December 15, 1962 · State and Jackson, Chicago, IL

A Chicago Transit Authority Flxible trolleybus, number 8073, runs on route 36 Broadway-Se Fer through downtown Chicago's State Street during the holiday season, circa 1957-1962.

Date
December 15, 1962
Location
State and Jackson, Chicago, IL
Vehicle
Trolleybus, Flxible
Operator
Chicago Transit Authority
Equipment
Flxible
Fleet numbers
Chicago Transit Authority 8073
Tags
1960s Winter Chicago

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