Pensacola Token Found In Michigan

[Deerhunter24]

My friend found this token in a pre-1900 home in Michigan today. Anyone have an idea of the date of the token?


The front says "Good For One Zone Fare."

The back says "Pensacola Transit Inc."

It is a little smaller than a dime.


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[Mackaydon]

Here's some history that might answer your Q:
"Pensacola Transit, Inc. assumed ownership of the transit system in June 1945 and the system operated under several owners until 1950 when it was purchased by the American Transit Corporation (ATC). Ridership declined steadily in the 1950s and 1960s, finally reaching a point where revenues failed to support operating expenses of the system. In 1968, Pensacola Transit, Inc., announced they would discontinue service at the end of December, however, in order to continue service, the City of Pensacola agreed to subsidized some costs of operations through June 1969. In September 1969, the City of Pensacola entered into a 2% year agreement with the Pensacola Transit Division of the ATC to manage and operate the transit system within the city limits."
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Source: http://www.goecat.com/about/history.php

 

[allen]

that is a really cool find...