Description
A modern rapid transit train is stopped at an elevated station platform with a sweeping curved canopy. The platform has a brick surface, and a few people are visible waiting along the side. The station sign reads Rhode Island Ave, and the train faces the viewer at the platform edge. 1976.
Front Text (verbatim):
Rhode Island Ave
Back Text (verbatim):
WASHINGTON, D.C. METRO TP54
During the Bicentennial year the nation’s
capital inaugurated the newest rapid transit
system on March 27, 1976. Initially 4.6 mi.
were placed into service, from Rhode Island
Ave. to Farragut North Stations. A train of
Rohr built cars is shown at the Rhode Island
Ave. Station on August 10, 1976.
Photo by Carl H. Sturner
STAMP
KVB9721
POST CARD
Published by Studio, Visual Designs, P.O. Box 24, Earlton, N.Y. 12058
