Vintage 1947 Dedham Transit Lines Inc. Bus Token – Dedham, Massachusetts (MA 210 A)
Dedham, Massachusetts – Dedham Transit Lines Inc. Transit Token (MA 210 A)
This collectible transit token was issued by Dedham Transit Lines Inc. of Dedham, Massachusetts. It is cataloged as Atwood-Coffee MA 210 A and was used as a fare token for local bus transportation.
The token is marked “DEDHAM TRANSIT LINES INC.” and “GOOD FOR ONE FARE,” with a bus design. It is made of nickel-silver and measures approximately 16.5 mm in diameter. The token is undated.
Historical Background:
Dedham Transit Lines was part of the transition from streetcar service to motor bus transportation in the Dedham area. After trolley operations ended in the early 1920s, local bus companies developed to provide transportation between Dedham and surrounding communities.
This token was in circulation by at least 1948, when it was documented in transit token references. In 1950, Dedham Transit Lines Inc. merged with Modern Bus Lines Inc. to form Dedham-Needham Transit Lines, continuing local bus service in the area.
This piece is a collectible example of Massachusetts transportation history and is desirable for collectors of transit tokens, exonumia, Massachusetts memorabilia, and Boston-area transportation items.
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