BMT Brooklyn Manhattan Nov 20, 1934 Sea Gate Line B. & Q. T. Corp. Ticket #00500
UNPUNCHED - EXCELLENT CONDITION - BMT TRANSIT ARCHIVE
Extremely rare uncirculated Special Transfer (B) specimen featuring a low round serial number and a crisp 1934 issue date documenting the historic B. & Q. T. Corp. trolley network.
This is a premier specimen from the Brooklyn and Queens Transit Corporation, issued during a pivotal era for the borough's surface transit system. This Special Transfer serves as a master historical document, capturing the vital transit links between the Coney Island area and the exclusive Sea Gate community during the mid-1930s.
Premier Round Serial Number: The #00500 number is a perfect early round number specimen that holds significantly higher value for specialized collectors who prioritize significant serial number sequences.
Ultimate Geographic Keyword Powerhouse: This specific ticket is a treasure for Brooklyn history enthusiasts, explicitly mentioning legendary landmarks and lines: Sea Gate, Coney Island Ave. line, and the B. & Q. T. Corp. network.
Historic Line Coverage: It documents the Sea Gate Line with specific validity for trips toward Sea Gate on the Coney Island Ave. lines. It provides a primary source look at the operational structure of the 1930s trolley system, including the specific additional charge of two cents required for this premium coastal link.
Condition and Provenance
This item is part of a substantial, high-grade transit collection recently added to our store, featuring decades of curated New York City history. This ticket remains in excellent condition, appearing unpunched and uncirculated. The tan-toned paper is crisp and structurally sound, with sharp black typography and very vivid red date and serial number stamping. Both the front and back show the high level of preservation typical of this archival collection.
Historical Context
The Sea Gate Line was an essential artery for the residents of the gated community at the western tip of the Coney Island peninsula. This 1934 transfer illustrates the robust network of the B. & Q. T. Corp. before the 1940 Unification. It serves as a primary source map for an era when streetcars provided the essential links between the world-famous amusement districts and the residential enclaves along the Brooklyn shoreline.
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