Bridge R.R. New York Dep't. P & S.

White metal · 16 mm

Obverse: BRIDGE R.R. NEW YORK DEP'T. P & S. GROVER A WHALEN.
Reverse: Bridge R.R. New York Good For One Fare

Manhattan transit token associated with Bridge R.R. New York Dep't. P & S.

Quick Facts

Exonumist ID
EXO-NY-MAN-0023
Catalog X-Refs
NY630T / TC-440721
Material
White Metal
Size
16 mm
Shape
Round
Symbol
Stencil-cut Star
Borough
Manhattan
Issued
1919-1924

Notes

Grover Whalen was in charge of the New York Department of Plants and Structures from 1919 to 1924, so the token was issued during that period. The token was used on the streetcar shuttle on the Williamsburg Bridge, operated by that department.