This is a vintage Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) transfer ticket or pass, featuring details for routes between 111th and 115th streets. A quintessential piece of railroadiana and public transit ephemera, this ticket showcases the design and regulations from an earlier era of Chicago's transportation system.
The front of the paper ticket includes a punch-card style layout for recording the time (1-12, AM/PM, 0-60 minutes) and zone designations (-15, 0, 15, 30, etc.), along with a designated "Stamp here" area. It also prominently displays the date "JUN 29" and the serial number "164242". Instructions regarding transfer validity are printed on the front, stating, "Transfer not good unless after leaving first vehicle time is stamped. Transfer good for one continuous ride. Do not transfer when leaving a station." The reverse side of the ticket details the "Chicago Transit Authority Transfer Regulations" with 11 specific rules, as well as a section outlining the "Penalty for fraudulent use." It is signed by "Thomas B. O'Connor General Manager." This listing includes the single Chicago Transit Authority transfer ticket as pictured.
Verified Specifications: Brand/Maker: Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) Item Type: Transfer Ticket / Pass Era/Style: Vintage Material: Paper Specifications: 111th-115th route, JUN 29 date, Serial Number 164242 Features: Punch-card time and zone indicators, Printed transfer regulations, General Manager signature Included Components: 1 Chicago Transit Authority Transfer Ticket Country of Origin: USA (Implied by Chicago Transit Authority)