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Fifth Avenue Coach Co Apr 29, 1949 Elmhurst Crosstown Line North or South Ticket #001035
UNPUNCHED - EXCELLENT CONDITION - TRANSIT ARCHIVE
Rare uncirculated bus transfer ticket from the late 1940s featuring a major inter-borough crosstown route and a clean 1949 issue date.
This is a high-quality specimen from the Fifth Avenue Coach Company, issued during the peak of post-war transit operations. This transfer serves as a detailed geographic record, capturing the essential crosstown transit links between Manhattan and the growing residential neighborhoods of Queens during the late forties.
Specific Issue Date: Issued on Friday, April 29, 1949, this ticket provides a precise snapshot of the city's bus network during a transformative period in New York's history.
Ultimate Geographic Keyword Powerhouse: This specific ticket is a treasure for New York history enthusiasts, explicitly mentioning a vast array of iconic intersections and transfer points including 32nd St & 5th Ave (to Penn Station), 42nd St & 5th Ave, 57th St & 5th Ave, 72nd St & B'way, 110th St & 7th Ave, and 181st St & St. Nich Ave.
Elmhurst Crosstown Line: It documents both the North and South headings of the Elmhurst Crosstown Line, printed by the Globe Ticket Company. The ticket details a critical connection point at 82nd St & Roosevelt Ave, providing a primary source for post-war inter-borough transit research.
Condition and Provenance
This item is part of a high-grade transit collection recently added to our store, featuring decades of curated New York City history. This ticket is in excellent condition, remaining unpunched and uncirculated. The tan-toned paper is crisp, with sharp black typography and very clear red date and serial number stamping. Both the front and back show a high level of preservation typical of this archival collection.
Historical Context
The Fifth Avenue Coach Company was a legendary part of the New York City streetscape, known for its extensive network connecting the diverse neighborhoods of Manhattan and Queens. This 1949 transfer illustrates the robust network of private bus lines that served commuters before the total consolidation of the city's transit system. It offers a fascinating look at the daily navigation of the city during the post-war boom.
Please visit our store to see the rest of this newly listed collection, featuring many more rare and historic transit items!