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Fifth Avenue Coach Co Nov 7, 1942 72nd Street Crosstown Line East Ticket #01002
UNPUNCHED - EXCELLENT CONDITION - TRANSIT ARCHIVE
Extremely rare uncirculated bus transfer ticket from the World War II era featuring the highly coveted LaGuardia Airport reference and a low serial number issued on November 7, 1942.
This is a premier specimen from the Fifth Avenue Coach Company, issued during the first year of American involvement in WWII. This transfer serves as an incredible geographic index of Manhattan and Queens transit, capturing a unique and historic moment in the city's development during the wartime home front.
World War II Era Date: Issued on Saturday, November 7, 1942, this ticket dates from a pivotal year in New York history, adding significant depth for collectors of wartime ephemera.
Ultimate Geographic Keyword Powerhouse: This specific ticket is a masterpiece of location-based data. It explicitly lists an array of legendary New York landmarks and intersections: 32nd St & 5th Ave (referencing Penn Station), 42nd St & 5th Ave, 57th St & 5th Ave, 72nd St & 5th Ave, 72nd St & Broadway, and 181st St & St. Nich Ave.
LaGuardia Airport Connection: Most notably, this ticket features a specific transfer point at 82nd St & Roosevelt Ave for Route 16 to LaGuardia Airport or Queens Blvd. Early airport-related transit items from the early 1940s are exceptionally rare and highly sought after by aviation and transit enthusiasts.
72nd Street Crosstown Line East: It documents the East heading of one of Manhattan's most important crosstown arteries, printed by the Globe Ticket Company. It captures a precise snapshot of the city's transit landscape during a period of complex inter-borough connections.
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 remains in excellent condition, appearing unpunched and uncirculated. The coral-toned paper is crisp, the black typography is sharp, and the red date and serial number stamps are very clear. The reverse remains clean, showing the high level of care typical of this archival collection.
Historical Context
The Fifth Avenue Coach Company was known for its high-quality service and iconic presence. This 1942 transfer illustrates the robust connections managed by private coach companies during the wartime era, providing a primary source look at how New Yorkers navigated the city just as LaGuardia Airport was establishing itself as a premier global gateway.
Please visit our store to see the rest of this newly listed collection, featuring many more rare and historic transit items!