THE ATTIC

PARMELEE TRANSFER CO. PASSES 1900-1950
Franklin Parmelee 1816-1904
Edward, Ebenezer, Oliver, Jonathan, Joshua, John, John

Part One: 1880-1899

These are the most recent passes for The Parmelee Co., an omnibus line that ferried passengers and their belongings from one train terminal to another in Chicago for many years. The company's founder was Franklin Parmelee. The company recently celebrated its centennial as Continental Airport Express.

 

1900

1901

1902

1903

1904

1905

1906

 

1907

1908

1909

1910

1917
1925

1926

1927

1928

 

1936-37

 

1948-49


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