Sepia-toned photo of the interior of Pullman Company's Model B, an experimental streetcar designed by John Hession, Jr

Description:

Sepia-toned photo of the interior of Pullman Company's Model B, an experimental streetcar designed by John Hession, Jr. based on specifications from Dr. Clarence F. Hirshfeld of the Electric Railway Presidents' Conference Committee, taken facing the rear. Upholstered seating, cranks to open and close the windows, and overhead advertisements for Ivory Soap and the National Tea Company are visible within. A man in a boater hat is reflected in the mirror over the car's central door. Brick industrial buildings are visible in the background through the car's windows. "P.39036, L. 6445, 7-31-34, JP.V.V." is printed in the lower right corner. "Built by Pullman Car & Mfg. Corp., Chicago," is embossed in the bottom center of the photo.

Date Issued:

1934-01-01T00:00:00Z

Data Provider:

Detroit Historical Society

Subject Topic:

Pullman Model B, Streetcars, Interiors, and Electric Railway Presidents' Conference Committee

Subject Name:

Hession, John W., Jr.

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Rights:

No Copyright - United States

URL:

http://detroithistorical.pastperfectonline.com/photo/DD6D7D24-614B-40C5-8D80-305140692261