Please consult staff to determine ability to reuse materials from collection. Materials are primarily in English, with a few items in Czech, German, and Spanish. Provenance summary information for Supplements 1-5 is provided in the Immediate Source of Acquisition Note. Givens Collection (Box 9, Folder 24 through Box 10, Folder 31) was transferred to Special Collections from the Sulzer Regional Library in February 1989. Where appropriate, the provenance of individual items has been noted on folders. The Chicago City-Wide Collection comes from a wide range of sources: transfers from other Chicago Public Library branches, libraries across the nation, purchases, and private donations. No affiliation with the Chicago Transit Authority.43.25 linear feet in 147 boxes, including 152 oversize folders, 1816 photographs, 3 artifactsĬhicago Public Library, Harold Washington Library Center, Special Collections, 400 S. Today, it is maintained by Stanley Garmon, with the help of numerous contributors from Chicago Transit Forum.Ĭopyright © 2003–2023. More In-Depth Historyįor more history of surface line operations in Chicago, visit Bill Vandervoort's Chicago Transit & Railfan Web Site.Ĭ was founded in 2003 by Kevin Zolkiewicz. Fleet HistoryĬ’s buses section contains a brief history of all buses used by the CTA since the 1990s. ¹ 25 cents extra charge for cash-paying customers. Hybrid buses offer greater fuel efficiency than standard diesel buses and are more environmentally friendly due to reduced emissions. In 2006, the CTA purchased its first diesel-electric hybrid buses from New Flyer of America, Inc. In 1995, Chicago saw the introduction of the first low floor buses, which eliminate steps at the front of the bus in an effort to make the buses more accessible for wheelchairs and the elderly. In 1990, the CTA purchased its first wheelchair accessible buses from Transportation Manufacturing Corporation. These buses were often known as the “Big Bend Bus” because of the bendable accordion-style portion near the center of the bus which allowed the bus to easily make turns. In 1979, the CTA put into service the first 55 foot “articulated” buses. “New Look” model buses remained in service until 1996. By 1976, all propane buses and trolleybuses were replaced with diesel-powered buses. The New Look buses were more efficient than previous motor buses and nearly all were powered by diesel fuel. In 1961, the CTA purchased its first “New Look” (or “Fishbowl”) buses from GM. Trolley bus #9631, built by Marmon-Herrington, is now preserved at the Illinois Railway Museum. The last streetcar to operate was #7213, a “Green Hornet” streetcar, on the Wentworth line. On June 22, 1958, streetcar service ended in Chicago. On October 1, 1947, the Chicago Transit Authority took over all rapid transit and streetcar service in Chicago. In 1945, the Chicago Transit Authority was created. This, along with changing economic conditions, eventually led to their retirement. Although faster than older streetcars, they were unable to handle traffic congestion and were not able to detour at will around blockades. “Green Hornets” were the last order of streetcars in Chicago. In 1945, the Chicago Surface Lines purchased the “Green Hornet” streetcars, which were called so because of their speed and color. Green Hornet Streetcar #4391, preserved at the Illinois Railway Museum. This was followed by the introduction of trolley bus service on April 17, 1930. Motor bus service began in Chicago on Augwhen the first gasoline buses were placed into service on Diversey Avenue. Prior to that date, service was provided by the following companies: Chicago Railways Co., Chicago City Railway Co., Calument & South Chicago Rv. On February 1, 1914, all street railway companies in Chicago were unified under one management and became known as the Chicago Surface Lines. Electrification of horse car and cable car routes was completed in 1906. The first overhead trolley car went into service in 1890 on 93rd Street between Stony Island and South Chicago Avenue. Streetcar #3142 preserved at the Illinois Railway Museum. The first cable car line was on State Street north of 21st Street. Cable cars were much faster than horse cars, capable of speeds of up to 14mph. Over the next few years, several additional routes were added and by 1866 horse car service went as far as 39th Street.ġ882 saw the introduction of cable cars in Chicago. The original streetcars were 12 feet long, held 18 passengers, and operated at 3mph. The first streetcars were horse-drawn and entered into service on April 25, 1859. Public transportation began in Chicago in the mid 19th century.
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