Lehigh Valley Transit Company Routes to Sesqui Grounds From 69th Street Terminal
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Take the Liberty Bell Route to the grounds of the 1926 Sesquicentennial Exposition!
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Description
The Lehigh Valley Transit Company began operations in 1901, providing interurban rail service to Allentown, Pennsylvania, and surrounding communities. Expansion into Philadelphia’s 69th Street Terminal was completed by 1912, establishing what became known as the Liberty Bell Route. A second line served the suburb of Chestnut Hill, where passengers could connect with the Philadelphia Rapid Transit Company for continued service into downtown Philadelphia.
These two routes are highlighted in bright red and blue on this ephemeral circular, printed by C.S. Wertsner & Sons in 1926 to promote travel to the Sesquicentennial Exposition. Connections to the riverfront “Sesqui Grounds” are emphasized and summarized in the lower right, just below a truncated timetable. The verso presents an overview of the entire Lehigh Valley Transit Company system and its various subsidiary companies.
Map Details
Publication Date: 1926
Author: C.S. Wertsner & Sons
Sheet Width (in): 9.00
Sheet Height (in): 11.75
Condition: B
Condition Description: Double-sided map leaflet on somewhat brittle paper, creased and worn along old folds and in the margins. Several small chips, creased corners, and repaired splits. Between fair and good condition overall.
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