http://chicagoist.com/2008/01/29/on_the_surface.php All comments for On the Surface (Lines) en-us 2009 Marcus Gilmer Mon, 05 Jan 2009 17:30:00 -0600 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss marcusisabadass@gmail.com marcusisabadass@gmail.com 60 http://chicagoist.com/2008/01/29/on_the_surface.php#comment-1280820 http://chicagoist.com/2008/01/29/on_the_surface.php#comment-1280820 Comments Tue, 29 Jan 2008 19:45:34 -0600 <p>Chicago Surface Lines lasted until 1947, not 1927. It was the largest operator of streetcars in the world. Then the CTA took it over because it was bankrupt, caused by the corrupt politicians of the day which kept the fare artificially low for decades & wouldn't allow a fare increase. The brand new CTA ,of course raised fares immediately!</p> http://chicagoist.com/2008/01/29/on_the_surface.php#comment-1280606 http://chicagoist.com/2008/01/29/on_the_surface.php#comment-1280606 Comments Tue, 29 Jan 2008 15:32:05 -0600 <p>Wow, this reminds me of the old newsprint transfers the CTA used into the 90s--up to the hole-punched transfer time at the top. Good find! </p>