Rare Antique CTA Validating Transfer Stamp Machine Chicago Rapid Transit System
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| Country/Region Of Manufacture | United States |
Rare Antique CTA Validating Transfer Stamp Machine Chicago Rapid Transit System - No. 913 Machines such as this were used throughout the CTA's rapid transit system, allowing passengers to stamp a paper transfer that provided a reduced bus fare. Chicago's four early rapid transit "L" lines were privately owned and operated, each serving a different area of the rapidly growing city. The first line opened in 1892, the last in 1900. In 1897, Chicago's Union Loop elevated tracks were put into operation, allowing all the rapid transit lines to bring passengers into the city's central business district. The entire system was municipalized in 1947, when the newly formed Chicago Transit Authority took control of most of the city's rail and street transit operations. This is made of cast iron and weights about 30 pounds. It measures about 12" tall x 10 1/2" wide x 9 1/2" deep. One of these machines is listed as being at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History in Washington DC. This is a rare find in great shape - see photos. Please visit my eBay store - I have numerous rare vintage foreign and US domestic products from around the world. Seller only ships to the United States. Stated shipping rates are for the United States only. However, ships globally with the eBay Global Shipping Program - eBay add on rates apply. Payment must be received before shipment. Shipment location cannot be changed once order is originally made. Buyer pays flat rate shipping. Returns only through eBay return policy, buyer pays all shipping costs. Photos are part of the description.