(A version of this entry was originally published January 12, 2010, on Relics.)
This envelope (the front and back are pictured above) was tucked away inside an old book I came across awhile back. It came with a pair of ticket stubs indicating that some couple made a trip to New York City. Can't tell where they were coming from, though it could be any of the stops shown in the top image of the front of the ticket envelope. It's possible the travelers' origin was York, though it seems it would have been some circuitous to go from York north to Sunbury (or Williamsport) and then across to New York City.
Edwards Lakes to Sea System was also known as Edwards Motor Transit Co. According to the Web site Keystone Connections, "Edwards Lakes to Sea served a large portion of the state of Pennsylvania and its routes reached into neighboring states of New York, Ohio and New Jersey directly and Maryland and Washington, DC via a pool arrangement with Greyhound Lines."
Again according to Keystone Connections, Edwards Motor Transit Co. "was broken up in the early 1980s and its route system divided between Susquehanna Trailways and Fullington Trailways."
Finally, note the interesting fine print on the ticket stub: "Seating aboard vehicles operated in interstate or foreign commerce is without regard to race, color, creed, or national origin." That would seem to date this envelope and ticket stub after the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
Hurrah for the return of the Relics work, and hurrah for your efforts here. I can't wait to see what you do in 2011!
ReplyDeleteI am the proud owner of one of the original GM PD-4107 buses that was delivered new to Edwards in 1967. The destination reel still has each and every city that is outlined on the envelope pictured above. It had been a transit bus for Edwards, then was conveyed to Trailways when they absorbed Edwards in a legal wrangling after bankruptcy. Converted to a motorhome in 1974, then renovated again in the 1980s, the bus is undergoing a complete transformation in to an entertainer coach, or more popularly known as a "tour bus." Stay tuned. :-)
ReplyDeleteDROVE THIS 4107 FOR EDWARDS BACK THEN. EDWARDS HAD ONLY 2 OF THEM, 1 DEDICATED TO THE GREYHOUND WASH DC-BUFFALO ROUTE, THE OTHER DEDICATED ON DAILY SERVICE FROM WILLIAMSPORT TO PITTSBURG. GOOD DRIVING AND HANDLING COACH.
DeleteThank you for finding and posting this piece of Edwards Motor Transit history. Such an important part of PA transportation for many years throughout the 1900's.
ReplyDeleteMy name is Butch Joyner. My dad drove for Edward's for over 40 years. It was a family business we were all close. I remember vividly Bill, Bob and Wes. I have some lasting stories of this 4 yr. boy and my dealings with Wes. Hope this finds you well Wesley! To the good times!
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