Chicago Surface Lines Drawings

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Chicago Surface Lines Drawings

1880-1948

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4.6 Cubic feet (13 oversized folders)

National Museum of American History (U.S.). Archives Center

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SNAC Resource ID: 11663357

National Museum of American History (U.S.). Archives Center

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Pennsylvania & West Virginia Railway.

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West Chicago Street Railway Company.

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Chicago transit authority

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Chicago Surface Lines

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On November 13, 1913, the Chicago City Council passed the Chicago Surface Lines Ordinance, which went into effect on February 1, 1914. It provided for unified operation of Chicago's various street railways under the supervision of the Chicago Surface Lines. The transit lines involved retained their independent ownership but functioned as subsidiaries of one parent company. From the description of Chicago Surface Lines records, 1857-1951. (Chicago History Museum). WorldCat record id: ...

Chicago City Railway Company

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