Chicago’s first subway opened 71 years ago, during World War II. But the planning for subways goes back at least 30 years earlier. We received a call the other day from Beverly Petzhold, the widow of Charlie Petzhold. Charlie was… Read More ›
Chicago Surface Lines
Giving Thanks – Part 1
With turkey day less than two weeks away, there is so much to be thankful for at this time of the year. Therefore, we thought it would be fitting to write a few posts this month about all the things… Read More ›
CERA News for November 13, 2014
CERA News for November 2014 Used Book Exchange The CERA Used Book Exchange is taking this month off. The continued availability of used books is dependent on the generosity of our Members, and we thank you for both your donations… Read More ›
CERA News for 10-26-2014
Here’s something you don’t see every day… a cat riding on a CTA “L” train. Looks like this couple takes their cat everywhere they go. (Blue Line, October 22, 2014) CERA News for 10-26-2014 We wish to thank everyone who… Read More ›
CERA’s Chicago PCC Weekend – Part 1
CERA’s Chicago PCC Weekend went off without a hitch, and we thank all our Members who took part. This is the first of three posts recapping those events. On Sunday, September 28, we visited the Illinois Railway Museum, where we… Read More ›
CERA News for 9-26-2014
Tonight @CERA: The Chicago Streetcar Pictorial Round Table Friday evening, September 26, 2014 – Doors open at 6:30, and the program begins promptly at 7:00 pm University Center, 525 S State St, Chicago, IL 60605 Come join us for the… Read More ›
Chicago Surface Lines Mystery Photo Contest
2014 is the 100th anniversary of the Chicago Surface Lines, once the largest street railway system in the world. From 1914 until 1947, CSL was an umbrella agency, made up of a few constituent companies, like Chicago City Railway and… Read More ›
The Chicago Streetcar Pictorial Round Table
September @CERA: The Chicago Streetcar Pictorial Round Table Friday evening, September 26, 2014 – Doors open at 6:30, and the program begins promptly at 7:00 pm University Center, 525 S State St, Chicago, IL 60605 Come join us for the… Read More ›
CERA News for September 2014
Editor’s note: When we had our September meeting notices printed, our vendor accidentally left off the “CERA News” from the backside of the sheet. We did not discover the mistake until the notices were mailed. Here is the missing notice,… Read More ›
Kenosha Streetcar Day
Kenosha’s streetcar loop is about an hour’s drive from Chicago, and is always worth a visit. Last Saturday, September 6th, Kenosha Area Transit celebrated Kenosha Streetcar Day, as they have annually for some years. All the cars were running, and… Read More ›
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