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A vintage black-and-white photo of a wooden rapid transit car on an elevated track, with a destination sign reading 'A LAKE' and city buildings in the background. — Download original ↓

1950 · Madison and Wells, Chicago, IL

A wooden Chicago Rapid Transit Company rapid transit car on an elevated structure, showing its 'A LAKE' destination sign.

Date: 1950
Location: Madison and Wells, Chicago, IL
Vehicle: Rapid transit car
Operator: Chicago Rapid Transit Company
Equipment: Wooden L car

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