We are at the Intersection of 43rd Street (aka Pope John Paul 2 nd Drive) and Archer Avenue on Chicago's Southwest Side. A "Rebuilt" 1970's era CTA General Motors "New Look" bus is seen heading Eastbound to Downtown Chicago.
These GMC Buses were introduced in 1959 and were in Production until 1983. Chicago got their first GM "New Look" or "fishbowl" buses (nicknamed for their unique windshield design)
in 1962 and their last in 1977. They operated in Chicago day to day until retired in 1996. Some became Maintenance / work services buses.
1 comment:
Hey!
I used to work in the building at the far left! It was McCrory's.
Spent many lunchtimes in the Silver Coin Restaurant shown right behind the bus.
Tom
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