Digital Collection
2014.002.713

Print, Photographic

Black and white photo taken of the driver's seat and front passengers seating inside of Detroit Motor Bus Company bus 1030. The back of the bus's partially visible destination sign appears to be set for the Dexter line. The bus's Twin Coach plate, a caution sign, and a sign that reads, "Conductors issue transfers upon request when receiving fare," are posted above the driver's seat. Advertisements, including those for D.J. Healy Shops, Vivi Dresses, Fuhn's,Thomas and Forsyth Men's Appareal, Kartsen's, Kimball Piano and Organ, L.B. King and Company, the Cadillac Wallpaper Company, and the Barlum Tower Stores--Bostonian's Shoe, and the Central Cigar Company--are posted on overhead rails, as well as seatbacks. The interior of a garage is visible through the bus's windows. "104425," is printed in the lower right corner of the image.
This bus was leased and later purchased by the Department of Street Railways,

Date
c. 1927
Year Range From
1927
Collection
Print Size
10" x 8"
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