Seattle Transit tokens collection, 1919-1962
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Seattle Transit System
- Title
- Seattle Transit tokens collection
- Dates
- 1919-1962 (inclusive)19191962
- Quantity
- 1 folder
- Collection Number
- 6400 (Accession No. 6400-001)
- Summary
- Seven City of Seattle transit tokens
- Repository
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University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu - Access Restrictions
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No restrictions on access.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
In 1918 the City of Seattle adopted its own streetcar network after a formerly municipal-run streetcar line was purchased by investors. Initially called the Municipal Street Railway System, the streetcars transitioned to an all-bus network in 1940, and the agency was reorganized as the Seattle Transit System.
Source: Seattle Municipal Archives online exhibit "Public Transportation"
Content Description
Seven City of Seattle transit tokens. Dime-sized metal tokens with cut-outs and imprinted with "Seattle Transit" and other text.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
Status of creator's copyrights is unknown; restrictions may exist on copying, quotation, or publication. Users are responsible for researching copyright status before use.
Administrative Information
Return to TopDetailed Description of the Collection
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Description: Seattle Municipal Railway token3 tokensDates: 1919Container: Box 1
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Description: Seattle Transit tokenDates: 1940Container: Box 1
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Description: Seattle Transit System token2 tokensDates: 1946Container: Box 1
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Description: Seattle Transit token1 token
1962 World's Fair commemorative issue
Dates: 1962Container: Box 1
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Subject Terms
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
