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"Chicago Transit Authority Bus and Rail Map," Summer 2001

THF203553 / "Chicago Transit Authority Bus and Rail Map," Summer 2001
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Artifact Overview

Chicago-area passengers could use this foldout map to find their routes. Chicago's multimodal transit system includes buses and rail. The rail system is called the 'L,' short for "elevated," though the system now includes surface and subway lines.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Map (Document)

Date Made

2001

Subject Date

2001

Creator Notes

Publication produced for Chicago Transit Authority, Chicago, Illinois

Collection Title

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2011.103.5

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Printing (Process)

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 8.25 in (When fully unfolded: 24.5")
Width: 4 in (When fully unfolded: 32")

Inscriptions

On front cover: CHICAGO TRANSIT AUTHORITY / BUS & RAIL . Map / Summer 2001 At bottom of front cover: www.transitchicago.com / CTA / take it
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