SummarySouvenir ticket for last trip on the Fulton Street elevated train. Front of card: black and white text reading: This ticket admits one person to the official last train to run on the Fulton St. Elevated Railroad Line. Handwritten annotation in blue ink: Mayor La Guardia was on train, Grandma & Grandpa took a strap to hang on. Back of card is blank.
Biographical NoteThe Fulton Street Trade Card Collection consists of 245 late 19th and early 20th century illustrated trade cards, all emanating from businesses in Brooklyn's historic commercial thoroughfare. The cards combine humor, bright and elegant graphic design and typography to promote a wide variety of wares and services.