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1950 · 85 and Central

A Chicago Surface Lines Brill T-44 trolleybus, number 834, on the 85 Central-Lexington route, captured in a summer street scene.

Date
1950
Location
85 and Central
Vehicle
Trolleybus
Operator
Chicago Surface Lines
Equipment
Brill T-44
Fleet numbers
Chicago Surface Lines 834
Tags
1950s Summer

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