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Frank Parmelee's Chicago Omnibus Line Pass [165746]

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Portland & Ogdensburg Railroad Line Annual Pass [164560]: "Vermont Division." Pass issued for 1878 to D. Flanders of Boston & Maine Railroad. Signed by superintendent AB Jewett. Red underprint "1878" and small vignette of locomotive. Printed by Maverick & Wi

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Frank Parmelee's Chicago Omnibus Line Pass [165746]

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No. 1358, issued to John R. Wood & family for 1886. Signed by Frank Parmelee. Vignettes of steamship, train, and wagon. Printed on cardstock. Very good condition. The Parmelee Company was an omnibus line that ferried passengers and their belongings from one train terminal to another in Chicago. Franklin Parmelee (1816-1904) began the business in the 1850s.Date: 1886Country (if not USA): State: IllinoisCity: ChicagoProvenance:

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Frank Parmelee's Chicago Omnibus Line Pass [165746]

Name: Frank Parmelee's Chicago Omnibus Line Pass [165746]
SKU: 154445600
Price: 95 USD
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