IL, CHICAGO - Double Deck Motor Bus - B17016 Industry Its handsome home on Belle

Its handsome home on Belle Isle near the bridge was erected in 1902 to replace one destroyed by fire

to Mrs Charles Tracey

Mailed 1908 with a clear cancel from New Haven with a 1 and an R in the 7 wavy lines

Upon researching it - it states that the monument memorializes the 418 people who are known to have died in this terrible disaster

Additional Info:  building in the back has FI as the first 2 letters for a sign that I believe to have been Firestone

IL, CHICAGO - Double Deck Motor Bus - B17016 Industry Its handsome home on BelleILLINOIS postcard Chicago, IL back: The motorbuses start at Devon Ave and Sheridan Road and go downtown via Sheridan Road, Lincoln Park and Lake Shore Drive, then go around the loop via Michigan Ave, Jackson Blvd, State and Washington Sts and return to the starting point. The fare is 10 cents and it requires about 1 hour each way to make the trip. The best and least expensive method of seeing Chicago Published by Max Rigot Selling Co 414 R 50414 Note: