System time tables, 1954
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of 919 rail and bus timetables from the United States and Canada collected by Mr. John A. Swider, of Mount Prospect, Illinois. The collection comprises timetables issued 1880 through 2006, with the majority dating from the 1930s through the 1990s. It includes timetables focused on the Chicago metropolitan area, and on travel to the San Francisco, Chicago, and New York World’s Fairs.
Dates
- 1954
Conditions Governing Access
To inquire about access to this collection, please contact the Transportation Library at transportationlibrary@northwestern.edu or (847) 491-5273.
Extent
From the Collection: 6 Boxes
Language of Materials
From the Series: English
General
Significant events: This year, Canadian national passenger trains will be appearing in a new dress of green, black, and gold. In service all across the country will be 359 brand new cars of various types.
Mode: Rail
Effective date: April 25, 1954.
Library Details
Part of the Northwestern University Transportation Library Repository
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