Finding Aid for the Metropolitan Coach Lines Records
Finding aid prepared by Patrick A. Stawski and Denise Villegas
Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority Library and Archives
© 2013
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Language of Material:
English
Contributing Institution:
Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority Library and Archives
Title: Metropolitan Coach Lines Records
Creator:
Metropolitan Coach Lines
Identifier/Call Number: 01-DPGTL
Physical Description:
3.44 linear feet,
9 boxes
Date (inclusive): 1938-1958
Date (bulk): 1950-1955
Abstract: The Metropolitan Coach Lines (MCL) records reflect the acquisition of Pacific Electric Railway and Ashbury Rapid Transit System
(ARTS) by Metropolitan Coach Lines, and MCL’s role in replacing rail transit with bus transit in 1950s Los Angeles. The collection
contains records created by both MCL and ARTS. The contracts, correspondence, publications, photographs and other material
contained in this collection reflect post-war Los Angeles' move away from a city and suburbs connected through rail lines,
to a metropolis dominated by motor vehicles. The collection contains documentation of the sale of Pacific Electric Railway
Company property to the MCL and contractual commitment to phasing out rail lines.
Physical Location: LACMTA Research Library and Archive
Biographical / Historical
Metropolitan Coach Lines operated bus service in Los Angeles from 1955 to 1958 under the leadership of former Pacific Electric
executive Jesse Haugh, with the goal of improving bus service and abandoning operation of rail transit. Pacific Electric sold
its passenger rail cars and buses to Haugh on October 1, 1953, and MCL service began June 19, 1955. On August 3, 1954, MCL
acquired Asbury Rapid Transit System, further expanding service.
Asbury Rapid Transit System (ARTS) was one of many small, privately owned transit ventures that had been operating in Los
Angeles since the turn of the twentieth century. These companies competed with and complimented rail passenger service provided
by the Pacific Electric Railway Company (PE) and the Los Angeles Railway Company (LARy) by providing bus linkages between
rail suburban and interurban routes. ARTS was formed by J.T. and F.H. Asbury through a series of mergers and acquisitions
in the 1930s, and the company spent the 1940s trying to expand its service in the suburban regions of Los Angeles by targeting
growing communities such as Torrance, Highland Park, and most notably the San Fernando Valley. ARTS took advantage of the
wartime growth of the defense industry in the San Fernando Valley, transporting workers to the Lockheed and Vega airplane
plants.
ARTS continued in operation as a subsidiary of MCL until 1958, when the newly formed public agency, the Los Angeles Metropolitan
Transit Authority (LAMTA) acquired both MCL and ARTS for 33 million dollars. With this sale came the end of MCL and of private
ownership and operation of transportation in Los Angeles.
Acquisition Information
MCL records were acquired by LAMTA when it purchased MCL in 1958. Through subsequent agency transformations and re-organizations,
LAMTA became the Southern California Rapid Transit District, and eventually the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation
Authority, and the records came into LACMTA's archives.
Processing Information
Original processing completed by Southern California Rapid Transit District library staff. Re-processed by Patrick A. Stawski
in 2006. Kelly Minta combined the Metropolitan Coach Lines Records with the Asbury Rapid Transit System Records in 2012. Finding
aids for the Metropolitan Coach Lines records and Asbury Rapid Transit System records merged by Denise Villegas in 2013.
Conditions Governing Access
Open for research. Digitized copies of selected photographs available online. Advance notice required for physical access
to collection. Contact LACMTA Research Library and Archive to make an appointment.
Conditions Governing Use
For permission to reproduce or publish, please contact the LACMTA Research Library and Archive. Permission for reproduction
or publication is given on behalf of the LACMTA Research Library and Archive as the owner of the physical items. The researcher
assumes all responsibility for possible infringement that may arise from reproduction or publication of materials from the
LACMTA Research Library and Archive collections.
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Metropolitan Coach Lines records, 01-DPGTL. Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Research Library and Archive.
Arrangement
Arranged in 8 series:
- Asbury Rapid Transit System Finance, 1938 - 1958
- Labor Contracts, 1940 - 1957
- Equipment and Facilities Contracts, 1940 - 1958
- Replacement of Rail with Motor Coaches, 1953 - 1958
- Service Information, 1953 - 1958
- Employee Magazines, 1954 - 1958
- Miscellaneous, 1955 - 1958
- Photographs, 1920 - 1958
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of a variety of material created between 1938 and 1958 including advertisements, timetables, business
records such as correspondence, contracts, accounting, labor union agreements, and personnel records, photos, and company
magazines documenting the operations of Metropolitan Coach Lines in Los Angeles, California. This material documents the acquisition
of Asbury Rapid Transit System by Metropolitan Coach Lines and actions taken by MCL to replace rail service acquired from
the Pacific Electric Railway Company with motor coach (bus) service.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Labor unions -- California -- Los Angeles County
Local transit -- California -- Los Angeles County
Brotherhood of Railway Clerks
Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen (U.S.)
Metropolitan Coach Lines
Pacific Electric Railway Company
Series 1: Asbury Rapid Transit System Finance
1937-1958
Subseries 1.1: Ledgers, volume 1
1937-1949
box 1, folder 1
Statistics - Mileage, Passengers Carried, Passenger Revenue
1940-1951
Scope and Contents
ARTS Ledger: Mileage statistics of various ARTS divisions by date and location; number of passengers carried by date and
location, passenger revenue by date and location.
box 1, folder 2
Accounts Receivable
1937-1948
Scope and Contents
Balance sheets of various accounts' debits, credits, and balances listed by date and account name.
box 1, folder 3
Cash Book
1938-1949
Scope and Contents
Memo records of cash receipts from ARTS, Original Stage Line, Inc. and Pasadena Ocean Park Stage Line Inc. listed by division
and date.
box 1, folder 4
Check Register
1938-1949
Scope and Contents
Check register of ARTS, Original Stage Line, Inc. and Pasadena Ocean Park Stage Line Inc. listed by division and date.
box 1, folder 5-7
Pasadena Ocean Park - Stage Line Inc. General Ledger
1938 January-1939 September
Scope and Contents
"This journal and a new ledger for the Pasadena-Ocean Park Stage Line, Inc. are opened by transferring all accounts from the
old ledger after the books were closed for the year 1937." Ledger includes various expenses and accounts receivable.
Subseries 2: Ledgers, volume 2
1938-1954
box 1, folder 8
Original Stage Line, Inc.
1938
Scope and Contents
"This journal and a new ledger for Original Stage Line, Inc. are opened by transferring all accounts from the old ledger after
the books were closed for the year 1937." Ledger includes various expenses and accounts receivable.
box 1, folder 9
Original Stage Line, Inc.
1939
Scope and Contents
Ledger and journal for Original Stage Line, Inc., includes general ledger and accounts receivable for the year 1939.
box 1, folder 10
ARTS Ledger
1940
Scope and Contents
Ledger and journal for ARTS, includes general ledger and accounts receivable for the year 1940
box 1, folder 11
ARTS Ledger
1941
Scope and Contents
Ledger and journal for ARTS, includes general ledger and accounts receivable for the year 1941.
box 1, folder 12
ARTS Ledger
1942
Scope and Contents
Ledger and journal for ARTS, includes general ledger and accounts receivable for the year 1942.
box 1, folder 13
ARTS Ledger
1943
Scope and Contents
Ledger and journal for ARTS, includes general ledger and accounts receivable for the year 1943
box 1, folder 14
ARTS Ledger
1944
Scope and Contents
Ledger and journal for ARTS, includes general ledger and accounts receivable for the year 1944.
box 1, folder 15
ARTS Ledger
1945
Scope and Contents
Ledger and journal for ARTS, includes general ledger and accounts receivable for the year 1945.
box 1, folder 16
ARTS Ledger
1946
Scope and Contents
Ledger and journal for ARTS, includes general ledger and accounts receivable for the year 1946.
box 1, folder 17
ARTS Ledger
1947
Scope and Contents
Ledger and journal for ARTS, includes general ledger and accounts receivable for the year 1947.
box 2, folder 1
ARTS Ledger
1948
Scope and Contents
Ledger and journal for ARTS, includes general ledger and accounts receivable for the year 1948.
box 2, folder 2
ARTS Ledger
1949
Scope and Contents
Ledger and journal for ARTS, includes general ledger and accounts receivable for the year 1949.
box 2, folder 3
ARTS Ledger
1950
Scope and Contents
Ledger and journal for ARTS, includes general ledger and accounts receivable for the year 1950.
box 2, folder 4
ARTS Ledger
1951
Scope and Contents
Ledger and journal for ARTS, includes general ledger and accounts receivable for the year 1951.
box 2, folder 5
ARTS Ledger
1952
Scope and Contents
Ledger and journal for ARTS, includes general ledger and accounts receivable for the year 1952.
box 2, folder 6
ARTS Ledger
1953
Scope and Contents
Ledger and journal for ARTS, includes general ledger and accounts receivable for the year 1953.
box 2, folder 7
ARTS Ledger
1954
Scope and Contents
Ledger and journal for ARTS, includes general ledger and accounts receivable for the year 1954.
Subseries 3: Ledgers, volume 3
1951-1958
Scope and Contents
Ledger of ARTS accounts as identified by account number and name. Includes charges, credits, and balances, as well as payroll
and tax information.
box 2, folder 8
Accounts 1000A - 1043
1951-1957
box 2, folder 9
Accounts 1101 - 1192
1954-1958
box 2, folder 10
Accounts 1211 – 1291
1951-1958
box 2, folder 11
Accounts 1550 and 1655
1955-1958
box 2, folder 12
Accounts 1801 - 1893
1951-1957
box 2, folder 13
Accounts 1910, 1920, 2033
1951-1954
box 2, folder 14
Accounts 2059 – 2069
1953-1958
box 2, folder 15
Accounts 2071 - 2081
1954-1957
box 2, folder 16
Accounts 2120, 2151
1951-1957
box 2, folder 17
Accounts 2190 - 2194
1952-1957
box 2, folder 18
Accounts 2300, 2360
1951-1957
box 2, folder 19
Accounts 2450 - 2455
1954-1958
box 2, folder 20
Accounts 2500 - 2571
1951-1958
box 2, folder 21
Accounts 2681, 2690, 2710
1952-1956
box 2, folder 22
Accounts 2900 - 2946
1951-1958
box 2, folder 23
Accounts 3200 - 3900
1958
box 2, folder 24
Accounts 4100, 4200, 4300
1958
box 2, folder 25
Accounts 4400, 4500, 4600
1958
box 2, folder 26
Accounts 5000 - 8050
1958
box 2, folder 27
Revenue and Expense Statement
1945-1950
Scope and Contents
ARTS revenue and expense statement from 1945-1950, includes operating expenses and revenue, terminal and station expenses,
and traffic expenses.
Series 2: Labor Contracts
1940-1957
box 2, folder 28
Agreement between ARTS and Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen
July 1945
Scope and Contents
Two agreement booklets published July 15, 1945. One booklet with label on front cover: "A.J. Eyraud."
box 2, folder 29
Agreement between ARTS and Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen
October 1949
Scope and Contents
Two agreement booklets published October 1, 1949. Two booklets of revision pages.
box 2, folder 30
Certificates - Labor Relations Board
November 1949, February 1950
Scope and Contents
Three Certification of Representatives documents which state the agreement between ARTS and the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen,
Dean Hayes Lodge #385. Materials dated November 3, 1949 and February 27, 1950.
box 2, folder 31
Agreement between ARTS and Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen
July 1952
Scope and Contents
Two agreement booklets published July 16, 1952.
box 2, folder 32
Agreement between Metropolitan Coach Lines and the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen
December 1954
Scope and Contents
One book detailing the agreements made between Metropolitan Coach Lines and the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen.
box 3, folder 1
Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen and MCL Correspondence - Claims
1955 February - 1957 February
Scope and Contents
Claims to MCL from the BRT on behalf of MCL drivers, most claims are due to overtime payment. Includes employee time tables.
box 3, folder 2
Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen and MCL Correspondence - Claims
1957 May - 1957 August
Scope and Contents
Claims to MCL from the BRT on behalf of MCL drivers. Includes investigation forms, employee time tables. Continued from
Box 2, Folder 32.
box 3, folder 3
Brotherhood of Railway Clerks and MCL Correspondence - Claims
1955 June - 1956 April
Scope and Contents
Claims to MCL from the BRC on behalf of MCL clerks and radio dispatchers. Most claims are in response to hiring practices.
Series 3: Equipment and Facilities Contracts
1940-1958
box 6, folder 1
City of Los Angeles City Clerk - Bus Franchise
March 14, 1946
Scope and Contents
Correspondence from Los Angeles City Clerk, Walter C. Peterson to ARTS regarding an accepted bid from the company for a bus
franchise.
box 6, folder 2
Purchase Contract - Metropolitan Coach Lines and Asbury Transit - Correspondence
1951, 1954-1955
Scope and Contents
Correspondence regarding the purchase contract by which MCL purchased ARTS in 1954; chronology of ARTS from 1913 to 1951,
written by Bart F. Wade to A.J. Eyraud dated August 27, 1951.
box 6, folder 3
ARTS 1 - Purchase Contract - MCL and ARTS
1954
Scope and Contents
Audit number 1: Purchase agreement between MCL and ARTS on June 25, 1954; copy of lease between ARTS and Pacific Electric
Company of Glendale Property; copy of lease between Asbury Transportation Company and ARTS of Hollywood and San Fernando Properties;
ARTS balance sheet as of December 31, 1953; list of ARTS revenue equipment; large maps of ARTS routes.
box 6, folder 4
ARTS 1.1 - Certificate on Distribution of Reduction Surplus
1958 February 19
Scope and Contents
Audit number 1.1: Certificate of Vice President and Treasurer of ARTS on Distribution of Reduction Surplus.
box 6, folder 5
MCL 1.4 - Assignment of Sale and Purchase Agreement
1953 May 25
Scope and Contents
Purchase agreement whereby all rights to the Pacific Electric Railway were transferred to MCL.
box 6, folder 6
MCL 1.5 - Agreement between PERy, Western Transit Systems and MCL
June 1953
Scope and Contents
Agreement regarding passenger rail cars and operating rights sold to MCL.
box 6, folder 7
MCL 1.30 - Letter Agreement re Employee Protection
1953 December
Scope and Contents
Correspondence and agreements between MCL and PERy regarding employee payroll under the Protection Agreement.
box 6, folder 8
MCL 1.63 - Bill of Sale for 78 Passenger Cars and Electrical Facilities
1956 December
Scope and Contents
Bill of sale from PERy to MCL. Includes an itemized list of rail cars, transmission lines, substation buildings, and equipment.
box 6, folder 9
ARTS 2 - Lease - Green and Marengo, Pasadena
1954 August
Scope and Contents
Audit numbers 2, 2 - A,B,C,D: Correspondence; copies of insurance certificates issued to the City of Pasadena in correspondence
with the lease by ARTS.
box 6, folder 10
Equipment and Loan Agreement - Shell Oil Company
1955
Scope and Contents
Audit numbers 3, 3.1: Termination agreement between Shell Oil Company and ARTS for a gasoline pump installed at 6439 West
Sunset Boulevard; handwritten note from ARTS secretary, Mel Dyer.
box 6, folder 11
Lease - Schlyen Property, 8th and Maple
1947, 1950, 1954
Scope and Contents
Audit number 4: Correspondence, lease agreement, notes regarding cancellation of lease of parking lot on 8th and Maple in
Los Angeles with David Schylen. Copy of Tenant's Proposal to Lease for the property on 8th and Maple, dated November 3, 1947.
box 6, folder 12
ARTS 5 - Auto Liability Policy - Interstate Indemnity Company
1953-1954
Scope and Contents
Audit number 5: Correspondence and copy of automobile liability policy for MCL and ARTS.
box 6, folder 13
ARTS 6 - Contract - Liquid Petroleum Gas, Shell Oil Company
1951, 1956
Scope and Contents
Audit number 6: Correspondence, copies of contracts regarding the pending renewal of a contract with Shell Oil Company for
liquid petroleum gas.
box 6, folder 14
ARTS 7 - Lease - Chicago Property, San Fernando Café
1949, 1953-1956
Scope and Contents
Audit number 7: Correspondence, receipts, copy of lease agreement regarding the termination of a lease by ARTS for a café
within the San Fernando Terminal located at 726 San Fernando Road.
box 6, folder 15
ARTS 8 - Contract - B.F. Goodrich
1940-1959
Scope and Contents
Audit numbers 8, 8-1, 8-1.1, 8-1.2, 8-1.4 : Correspondence, copies of contracts, rate revisions, mileage agreements regarding
the extension of agreement between ARTS and B.F. Goodrich for tires and tire parts through August 31, 1959.
box 6, folder 16
ARTS 8A - Leases - Terminals, Buses
1955-1956
Scope and Contents
Audit number 8A: Correspondence regarding ARTS leases, insurance policies, and transferring ARTS buses.
box 6, folder 17
ARTS 9 - Certificate of Amendment - Name Change Original Stage Line to Asbury Transit
June 1954
Scope and Contents
Audit number 9: Documents from the Secretary of State of California and articles of incorporation regarding the name change
from Original Stage Line, Incorporated to Asbury Rapid Transit System.
box 6, folder 18
ARTS 10A, 10B - Insurance, Glendale Property
1943-1944, 1954
Scope and Contents
Audit numbers 10A, 10B: Titles, correspondence, insurance certificates regarding properties within the Vine Cottage Tract.
List of ARTS terminals and block locations.
box 6, folder 19
ARTS 10I - Dependent Life Insurance
1953-1954
Scope and Contents
Audit number 10I: Occidental Life Insurance Company of California administration manual, ARTS Group Life Insurance Policy
Number 3565L effective July 1, 1953.
box 6, folder 20
ARTS 10Q - Insurance - Truck Insurance Exchange
1954
Scope and Contents
Audit number 10Q: Correspondence, contracts regarding the cancellation of workmen's compensation from the Truck Insurance
Exchange.
box 6, folder 21
Audit numbers 11 and 11A: Certificates, correspondence regarding auto liability insurance with Interstate Indemnity Company
1954
Scope and Contents
Audit numbers 11 and 11A: Certificates, correspondence regarding auto liability insurance with Interstate Indemnity Company.
box 6, folder 22
ARTS 12 and 21-1 - Contracts - Ticket Agencies
1954
Scope and Contents
Audit numbers 12 and 12-1: Copies of correspondence and notes regarding ticketing to be furnished by MCL.
box 6, folder 23
ARTS 13, 14, 14.1 - Contract - Shell Oil Propane Storage Tank at Glendale and San Fernando
1951, 1956
Scope and Contents
Audit numbers 13, 14, 14-1: Correspondence, deed, bill of sale, conditional sales contracts regarding propane equipment from
Shell Oil Company.
box 6, folder 24
ARTS 15 - Contract - Coin Counters Incorporated, Fred M. Lynde
1954-1955
Scope and Contents
Audit number 15: Correspondence between Fred M. Lynde, owner of Coin Counters Incorporated and E. H. Uecker, the General
Auditor of MCL regarding the name change of Lynde's business. Includes contracts referenced.
box 6, folder 25
ARTS 16-1 - Parking Facility Hollywood, Vincent Brusca
1954-1956
Scope and Contents
Audit number 16-1: Correspondence regarding payment for parking facilities owned by Vincent Brusca.
box 6, folder 26
ARTS 17 - Contract - Brinks Incorporated
1941-1955
Scope and Contents
Audit number 17: Correspondence and contracts regarding the termination of Brinks contract at the ARTS Glendale Terminal.
box 6, folder 27
ARTS 18 - Agreement - Valley Cab Company
1952, 1956
Scope and Contents
Audit number 18: Correspondence between ARTS and Valley Cab Company regarding the removal of a taxi call box from ARTS Glendale
Terminal by July 31, 1956.
box 6, folder 28
ARTS 19 - Foster and Kleiser Company
1946, 1949, 1954
Scope and Contents
Audit number 19: Correspondence, contracts regarding the transfer of a lease with Foster and Kleiser Company from ARTS to
Harry Montgomery.
box 6, folder 29
ARTS 20 - Contract - Faber Fleet Service
1954 September 15
Scope and Contents
Audit number 20: Note to R.F. McNally from R.W. Anderson indicating that Faber Fleet Service for ARTS has been discontinued.
box 6, folder 30
ARTS 21 - Bank of America
1954-1960
Scope and Contents
Audit number 21: Correspondence and contracts regarding the bank notes held at the Bank of America by ARTS and transferred
to LAMTA in 1958.
box 6, folder 31
ARTS 22 - Frank Martin Smaldone, Commissioned Agent
1952-1955
Scope and Contents
Audit number 22: Correspondence regarding the termination of agreement with Frank Martin Smaldone, appointed as a commissioned
agent to sell books and concessions on the premises of ARTS Hollywood location.
box 6, folder 32
ARTS 23 - Glendale Terminal Property
1954-1960
Scope and Contents
Audit number 23: Correspondence, contracts, maps, drawings regarding the ARTS Glendale Terminal property acquired by LAMTA
on January 18, 1960.
box 6, folder 33
ARTS 24 - Hollywood Terminal
1954-1955
Scope and Contents
Audit number 24: Correspondence and contracts regarding the termination of ARTS lease of Hollywood Terminal property as of
August, 1955.
box 6, folder 34
ARTS 25 - San Fernando Terminal Lease
1954-1956
Scope and Contents
Audit number 25: Correspondence and contracts regarding the termination of ARTS lease of San Fernando Terminal property as
of September, 1956.
box 6, folder 35
ARTS 26 - Commission Agent
1954 November
Scope and Contents
Correspondence regarding new commission agents in Pasadena and Riverside.
box 6, folder 36
ARTS 27 - Highway Post Office Service
1954 August 16
Scope and Contents
Audit number 27: Correspondence regarding the cancellation of the contract between the Highway Post Office service and ARTS,
wherein ARTS serviced Post Office vehicles.
box 6, folder 37
ARTS 29 - Twin Coach Passenger Bus
1950-1954
Scope and Contents
Audit number 29: Correspondence and contracts regarding the financial loan and purchase of six passenger buses from the Twin
Coach Company.
box 6, folder 38
MCL 29 - Lease Agreements for Passenger Landings
1953-1958
Scope and Contents
Lease agreements of passenger landings transferred from MCL to LAMTA on March 3, 1958.
box 6, folder 39
ARTS 30 - Fire Insurance
1951-1955
Scope and Contents
Audit number 30: Correspondence, deeds, and contracts regarding fire insurance for ARTS busses and transference to MCL.
box 6, folder 40
ARTS 31 - Winters National Bank and Trust Company - Flxible Coaches
1954-1955
Scope and Contents
Audit number 31: Contracts and payment coupons regarding the sale of ten 1954 Flxible buses, Model FL2P-40.
box 6, folder 41
ARTS 32, 32-1 - Citizens National Trust and Savings Bank Promissory Notes
1953-1954
Scope and Contents
Audit numbers 32 and 32-1: Promissory notes from the Citizens National Trust and Savings Bank of Los Angeles to ARTS.
box 6, folder 42
ARTS 33, 33-1 - Restroom Facilities - 1034 S. Main Street
1954-1958
Scope and Contents
Audit numbers 33 and 33-1: Correspondence regarding the upkeep and maintenance of restroom facilities for ARTS employees
at 1034 S. Main Street.
box 7, folder 1
ARTS 34 - Pressure Tank Permits
1955-1956
Scope and Contents
Audit number 34: Permits and insurance titles regarding the operation of liquid petroleum gas tanks.
box 7, folder 2
ARTS 35 - Board of Equalization - Seller's Permit
1955-02
Scope and Contents
Audit number 35: Permit and receipt for ARTS sales of equipment.
box 7, folder 3
ARTS 36-1, 36-2, 36-3 - Franchise Bond (Ordinance # 90272),
1954-1958
Scope and Contents
ARTS 36-1, 36-2, 36-3 - Franchise Bond (Ordinance # 90272).
box 7, folder 4
ARTS 37-1A, 37-2B, 37-3, 37-5A, 37-6, 37-6A - Public Utilities Commission
1954-1958
Scope and Contents
Audit numbers 36-1, 36-2, 36-3: Correspondence, bonds, contracts regarding requested changes from the Los Angeles Department
of Public Utilities to the ARTS Founder's Insurance bond as it relates to Franchise Ordinance 90272.
box 7, folder 5
ARTS 38 - Pacific Outdoor Advertising
1946-1960
Scope and Contents
Audit number 38: Contracts, correspondence, drawings re ARTS billboard agreements with Pacific Outdoor Advertising. Drawings
specify locations of billboards.
box 7, folder 6
ARTS 39 - Restroom Facilities
1955-10
Scope and Contents
Audit number 39: Letter detailing restroom maintenance costs at various private locations which ARTS employees use that have
become unnecessary.
box 7, folder 7
ARTS 40 - H.M. Jordan v. Asbury Rapid Transit System
1955
Scope and Contents
Audit number 40: Documents pertaining to the filing of a dismissal with prejudice from ARTS in response to a lawsuit filed
against the company by H.M. Jordan.
box 7, folder 8
ARTS 41-A - Asbury Transit Franchise Tax
1946-1954
Scope and Contents
Audit number 41-A: Documents, deeds, contracts, ordinances, handwritten financial accounts regarding ARTS franchise taxes.
Includes small map of the ARTS and MCL systems.
box 7, folder 9
ARTS 41-A - Los Angeles County Clerk
1954 November 16
Scope and Contents
Audit number 41-A: Correspondence and rider from the Los Angeles City Clerk regarding ARTS change of address proposal.
box 7, folder 10
ARTS 42 - Los Angeles City School District
1955-1956
Scope and Contents
Audit number 42: Correspondence between Los Angeles City School District officials and ARTS regarding transportation rates
for students.
box 7, folder 11
ARTS 43 - Bus Leases
1955-1956
Scope and Contents
Audit number 43: Correspondence regarding the lease of busses between ARTS and MCL.
box 7, folder 12
ARTS 44, 45, 45-1 - Burbank Restroom Facilities
1955, 1957
Scope and Contents
Audit numbers 44, 45, 45-1: Correspondence regarding the maintenance and payments for service of various ARTS restroom facilities.
box 7, folder 13
ARTS 48 - United States Post Office, Burbank
1955-1958
Scope and Contents
Audit number 48: Correspondence regarding a contract between ARTS and the Burbank Post Office as well as the contract's termination
in 1958.
box 7, folder 14
ARTS 49 - Receipted Tax Bills, San Fernando, Glendale, Burbank
1952-1954
Scope and Contents
Audit number 49: ARTS receipted tax bills from the County of Los Angeles and the City of Pasadena.
box 7, folder 15
ARTS 50 - La Opinion
1956 January 25
Scope and Contents
Audit number 50: Advice of Contract Requiring Attention stating that there is no formal agreement between newspaper, La Opinion
and ARTS for transportation of newspapers.
box 7, folder 16
ARTS 51 - Sales and/or Use Tax Permit - City of Los Angeles
1956
Scope and Contents
Audit number 51: Original Sales and/or Use Tax Permit for ARTS from the City of Los Angeles with postmarked envelope from
the City Clerk of Los Angeles.
box 7, folder 17
ARTS 52 - Southern Pacific Company
1956
Scope and Contents
Audit number 52: Correspondence, lease agreement and map regarding the loading and unloading zones of ARTS between San Fernando
and West Glendale.
box 7, folder 18
ARTS 53 - Pacific Electric Railway Hospital Association
1951-1954
Scope and Contents
Audit number 53: Pacific Electric Hospital Association informational booklet dated July 1, 1951; correspondence requesting
that employees of ARTS and MCL be granted membership to the Pacific Electric Hospital Association.
box 7, folder 19
ARTS 54 - Corporation Grant Deed - San Fernando Property
1956
Scope and Contents
Audit number 54: Corporation Grant Deed and correspondence regarding the ARTS San Fernando Terminal property.
box 7, folder 20
ARTS 55 - Bill of Sale, Propane Tank, Asbury Transportation
1956
Scope and Contents
Audit number 55: Correspondence and bill of sale for a propane tank purchased by ARTS to be used at the company's San Fernando
location.
box 7, folder 21
ARTS 56 - Accurate Vending Corporation, LTD - Cigarette Vending Machine
1956, 1959
Scope and Contents
Audit number 56: Correspondence and Advice of Contract regarding the cigarette vending machine at ARTS Glendale location.
"Glendale division closed 6/22/59, vending machine removed 6/30/59" stamped on outside of audit packet.
box 7, folder 22
ARTS 57 - Canteen Company
1956
Scope and Contents
Audit number 57: Correspondence, notes, advice of contract regarding the Canteen Company and sales commission based on vending
machine candy sales at ARTS Glendale location.
box 7, folder 23
ARTS 58 - United States Post Office - Sun Valley
1956
Scope and Contents
Audit number 58: Correspondence regarding a contract between the Sun Valley Post Office and ARTS whereby mail carriers may
travel between Sheldon Street and Sunland Boulevard on the ARTS line at no charge while on duty.
box 7, folder 24
ARTS 59 - Haskins and Sells - Reports on Examination
1954-1956
Scope and Contents
Audit number 59: ARTS financial reports for fiscal years 1954, 1955, 1956 which include balance sheets, statement of revenues,
expenses, and earned surpluses.
box 7, folder 25
ARTS 62 - California Transit Advertising, Inc.
1955-1958
Scope and Contents
Audit number 62: Correspondence, contracts, and forms from California Transit Advertising, Incorporated to LAMTL, MCL, and
ARTS for outdoor advertising and displays. Forms include information regarding number of buses in operation and ridership.
box 7, folder 26
ARTS 63 - California Water and Telephone Co.
1956
Scope and Contents
Audit number 63: Correspondence regarding the discontinuation of telephone service at ARTS San Fernando passenger station.
box 7, folder 27
ARTS 64 - Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Co.
1955
Scope and Contents
Audit number 64: Advice of contract requiring attention with Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company covering collections
from the ARTS Glendale Terminal.
box 7, folder 28
ARTS 65 - Art's Richfield Service Center
1956-1957
Scope and Contents
Audit number 65: Correspondence regarding the use of restroom facilities for ARTS employees at the Richfield Station operated
by Art's Richfield Service Center in San Fernando.
box 7, folder 29
ARTS 66 - Union Oil Station, Richard F. Cannell
1956-1957
Scope and Contents
Audit number 66: Correspondence regarding the cancellation of restroom facility services at Worlay Union Service Station
for ARTS employees.
box 7, folder 30
ARTS 67-1 - Railway Clerks Federal Credit Union
1957
Scope and Contents
Audit number 67-1: Correspondence and contract between MCL and/or ARTS and Railway Clerks Federal Credit Union regarding
the payment of employee, Carl P. Swope.
box 7, folder 31
ARTS 68 - 161 E. Olive Ave., Burbank/ Toilet Facilities
1957
Scope and Contents
Audit number 68: Letter regarding ARTS operators no longer using the restroom facilities at 161 E. Olive Avenue in Burbank.
box 7, folder 32
ARTS 69 - Coca Cola Bottling Company
1953-1959
Scope and Contents
Audit number 69: Correspondence regarding the Coca Cola vending machine located at the ARTS Glendale facility.
box 7, folder 33
ARTS 70 - 91 Day Treasury Certificates
1958
Scope and Contents
Audit number 70: Agreement of sale between MCL and ARTS whereby MCL sells and assigns 91-day treasury certificates to ARTS,
dated January 14, 1958.
box 7, folder 34
ARTS 71 - Occidental Life Insurance Company of California
1957-1958
Scope and Contents
Audit number 71: Correspondence regarding the cancellation of Occidental Unemployment Disability Insurance for ARTS employees
due LAMTA purchasing ARTS and acting as policy holders.
box 7, folder 35
ARTS 281 -1A, 1A1, 1A2 - Insurance Company of North America, Fireman's Fund Insurance Co.
1953-1956
Scope and Contents
Audit numbers 281-1A, 281-1A1, 281-1A2: Correspondence, insurance contracts for motor coaches and equipment.
box 7, folder 36
MCL 361 - Appraisal of Pasadena Property
1955
Scope and Contents
Appraisal of property located at 182 North Fair Oaks Avenue, Pasadena, California. Includes assessments from the City of
Pasadena and the County of Los Angeles, photographs and maps. 2 copies of appraisal.
box 7, folder 37
MCL 370 - Rules and Regulations, Transportation Department
1955 January 28
Scope and Contents
Booklet entitled Rules and Regulations Governing the Employees of the Transportation Department, owned by MCL and loaned to
R.L. Haugh, dated January 28, 1955.
box 7, folder 38
MCL 475 - Sale of Abandoned Right of Way, Hollywood and Sunset Boulevards
1956
Scope and Contents
Agreement between MCL, PERy, and the City of Los Angeles regarding the abandonment of the right of way on Sunset and Hollywood
Boulevards.
Series 4: Replacement of Rail with Motor Coaches
1953-1958
box 8, folder 1
Sales Agreement - MCL and PERy
1953 March 10
Scope and Contents
Agreement between MCL and PERy whereby MCL purchased PERy, including facilities, operating lines, and equipment, and became
the operating company. Includes all property and rights to be transferred to MCL.
box 3, folder 4
Sales Agreement - MCL and PERy
1953 June
Scope and Contents
Copy of agreement between MCL and PERy whereby MCL purchased PERy, inlcuding facilities, operating lines, and equipment, and
became the operating company.
box 3, folder 5
Los Angeles Transit Lines Memorandum re Public Hearings
1953 June 10
Scope and Contents
Memos regarding public hearings to determine whether motor coach substitution on the operating lines transferred to MCL from
PERy would be adequate; hearing also focused on employee job security.
box 8, folder 2
Los Angeles Transit Lines Agreement re Public Hearings
1953 June
Scope and Contents
Agreement between PERy and MCL regarding the transfer of lines, services, equipment, rail cars, and employees from PERy to
MCL.
box 3, folder 6
MCL Inspection Report - Introduction and Values
1953 November
Scope and Contents
Report entitled "Complete Inspection Report Metropolitan Coach Lines" by Cosgrove and Company Insurance Brokers. Includes
introductory correspondence and a valuation survey of MCL.
box 3, folder 7
MCL Inspection Report - Fire and Repair
1953 November
Scope and Contents
Report entitled "Complete Inspection Report Metropolitan Coach Lines" by Cosgrove and Company Insurance Brokers. Includes
a review of the MCL Repair Division and its fire insurance coverage; oversized map of the MCL Macy Street Yard.
box 3, folder 8
MCL Inspection Report - Service and Inspection Division
1953 November
Scope and Contents
Report entitled "Complete Inspection Report Metropolitan Coach Lines" by Cosgrove and Company Insurance Brokers. Includes
a review of the MCL Service and Inspection Division and its fire insurance coverage; oversized maps of MCL terminals.
box 3, folder 9
MCL Inspection Report - Passenger Terminals and Storage
1953 November
Scope and Contents
Report entitled "Complete Inspection Report Metropolitan Coach Lines" by Cosgrove and Company Insurance Brokers. Includes
reviews of the MCL Passenger Station Division and the Storage Yard Division with fire insurance coverage; oversized map of
MCL Pasadena garage.
box 3, folder 10
PERy Mid-Month Count of Employees (used by MCL)
1953 October
Scope and Contents
PERy mid-month counts of employees from 1946 - 1953, issued by the PERy Personnel Department. Handwritten note on top of page,
"used by MCL."
box 3, folder 11
PERy and LATL Comparison of Differentials 7/19 to 10/53
1953 October
Scope and Contents
Comparison charts of rail costs versus motor coach operating costs per car. Comparisons are dated from July 30, 1919 to October
1, 1953.
box 3, folder 12
PERy Passenger Rail Equipment as of 10/01/53
1953 October 10
Scope and Contents
Comparison chart of PERy passenger rail equipment seating capacity, weight, height, and number of cars in service with MCL
motor coach equipment.
box 3, folder 13
MCL - Number of Passenger Trainmen and Operators
1953 October
Scope and Contents
Comparison chart of the number of MCL passenger service trainmen and motor coach operators from 1952 - September, 1953.
box 8, folder 3
Operators Wages on Scale of 1 to 54 Cents per Hour
1953 October
Scope and Contents
Table indicating cost of increase in trainmen and motor coach operators wages per hour.
box 8, folder 4
Table - Trainmen and Motor Coach Wage Statistics
1953 November
Scope and Contents
Table indicating cost of increase in trainmen and motor coach operators wages per month, based on actual operations in October,
1953.
box 3, folder 14
MCL Diesel Exhaust Report
1954 February
Scope and Contents
Report by the Smith-Emery Company: Chemists - Engineers detailing the results of tests on MCL motor fuel and exhaust. Includes
two black and white photographs of the equipment used for tests.
box 4, folder 1
PERy, MCL, ARTS Correspondence re Agencies, Insurance
1954-1957
Scope and Contents
Correspondence between MCL/ ARTS and PERy regarding ARTS agencies closing and using MCL tickets, fire and employee insurance
policies.
box 8, folder 8
Transportation Passes - "Eligible" or "Ineligible"
1958 March 10
Scope and Contents
List of eligible and ineligible employees of LAMTA for transit passes. Includes employees of other Los Angeles City departments.
box 3, folder 15
MCL - Estimated Financial Results of Operation - Foreword and Introduction
1954 July
Scope and Contents
Report entitled "Estimated Financial Results of Operation Resulting from Proposed Replacement of Passenger Rail Lines with
Motor Coach Service on Southern District Lines." Includes the foreword, basic considerations, brief history of interurban
transit in Southern California, and present and proposed routes.
box 3, folder 16
MCL - Estimated Financial Results of Operation - Tables
1954 July
Scope and Contents
Report entitled "Estimated Financial Results of Operation Resulting from Proposed Replacement of Passenger Rail Lines with
Motor Coach Service on Southern District Lines." Includes tables and charts detailing revenues and expenses of Southern District
Rail Lines.
box 3, folder 17
MCL - Estimated Financial Results of Operation - Charts and Maps
1954 July
Scope and Contents
Report entitled "Estimated Financial Results of Operation Resulting from Proposed Replacement of Passenger Rail Lines with
Motor Coach Service on Southern District Lines." Includes charts and maps of MCL service areas and population density, some
maps are oversized.
box 3, folder 18
MCL - California Public Utilities Commission Investigation of Service, Operations, and Facilities
1954 July
Scope and Contents
Report entitled "California Public Utilities Commission: Investigation of Service, Operations, and Facilities." The report
reviews the proposed abandonment of rail passenger service on Watts, Long Beach, Bellflower, and San Pedro Lines; includes
maps, charts, and time tables.
box 3, folder 19
Opinion Survey re Substitution of Motor Coach for Rail
1954 December
Scope and Contents
Report entitled "Opinions of Residents of the Area between East 85th Street and East 103rd Street, Los Angeles, California
Regarding the Proposed Substitution of Motor Coaches for Existing Rail Passenger Service." Survey of questions and responses
by demographic.
box 8, folder 5
Statement of Protestants
1955 January 20
Scope and Contents
Application before the Public Utilities Commission of the State of California requesting that MCL be awarded the authority
to replace passenger rail service with motor coach service on Bellflower, Watts, Long Beach, and San Pedro lines.
box 3, folder 20
MCL - In Lieu Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity
1955-1956
Scope and Contents
Document entitled "MCL In Lieu of Public Convenience and Necessity." The document details the various standards that MCL
must meet regarding routes, maximum mileage, and motor coach length.
box 8, folder 6
Decision Number 52821
1956 March 27
Scope and Contents
Decision before the Public Utilities Commission of the State of California in the matter of MCL's application for an In Lieu
of Certificate. The document states that the certificate will be issued; appendices detail each route line.
box 3, folder 21
Appendix A to Decision Number 52821
1956
Scope and Contents
Appendix to the Decision before the Public Utilities Commission of the State of California in the matter of MCL's application
for an In Lieu of Certificate on March 27, 1956. This appendix includes corrections and revisions to the original decision.
box 3, folder 22
Maps of MCL in Accordance with Appendix A of Decision Number 52821
1956
Scope and Contents
Maps of MCL showing certificated routes of operation in accordance with Appendix A to Decision Number 5282 of the Public Utilities
Commission of the State of California.
box 3, folder 23
ARTS Appendix A, in Accordance with Appendix A of Decision Number 52821
1956
Scope and Contents
Descriptions of ARTS routes as changed by various legal decisions, in accordance with Appendix A of Decision Number 52821.
box 3, folder 24
PERy, MCL, ARTS Correspondence re Motor Coaches and Rail Cars
1955-1957
Scope and Contents
Correspondence between MCL/ ARTS and PERy regarding the sale and use of rail cars, transferring cars to ARTS, and request
for reparation from PERy for traffic standstill due to train derailment.
box 3, folder 25
PERy, MCL, ARTS correspondence re Leases, Rubbish, Disposal
1955-1957
Scope and Contents
Correspondence between MCL/ ARTS and PERy regarding property leases for bus stops and garages, disposal of trash at various
terminals and costs to do so.
box 3, folder 26
PERy, MCL, ARTS Correspondence re Tire and Gas Companies, and Track Removals
1954-1956
Scope and Contents
Correspondence between MCL/ ARTS and PERy regarding prices and payments for oil, fuel, and rubber tires, as well as track
removal in Glendale-Burbank and Hollywood-Beverly Hills.
box 3, folder 27
PERy, MCL, ARTS Correspondence re Utilities, Repairs, Restroom Facilities
1954-1957
Scope and Contents
Correspondence between MCL/ ARTS and PERy regarding utilities to be discontinued at various terminals, street and terminal
repairs, arrangements for toilet facilities for motor coach drivers.
box 8, folder 7
Application to Replace Rail Passenger Service
1956 November 30
Scope and Contents
Application before the Public Utilities Commission of the State of California requesting that MCL be awarded the authority
to replace passenger rail service with motor coach service on the San Pedro line; application examines various alternative
routes and includes a map of the area.
Series 5: Service Information
1953-1958
box 4, folder 2
MCL Traffic Department Circulars
1953-1957
Scope and Contents
Notifications by MCL of passenger tariffs and fare changes; zone changes.
box 4, folder 3
MCL and ARTS Local Passenger Tariffs and Zone Maps
1953, 1955, 1957
Scope and Contents
Notifications by MCL and ARTS of passenger tariffs and fare changes; zone changes. Contains oversized maps located in box
9.
box 4, folder 4
ARTS - Time Schedules
1953-1954, 1957
Scope and Contents
Various ARTS route schedules for customers. Includes an advertisement for ARTS transit to Disneyland.
box 4, folder 5
MCL Passenger Schedules and Tickets
1954-1957
Scope and Contents
Transit schedules and passes from various MCL lines, many schedules include advertisements, upcoming MCL events, and promotions.
Oversized schedules located in box 9.
box 4, folder 6
MCL - Traffic Department - Operator's Tariff Schedules
1955
Scope and Contents
Notifications by MCL of passenger tariffs and fare changes; zone changes. Operators' fare schedules and tax rates for fares.
Contains oversized maps located in box 9.
box 4, folder 7
MCL Local Passenger Tariff
1956 November 10
Scope and Contents
Booklet issued by MCL Traffic Department listing passenger fares and route zones.
box 4, folder 8
MCL Local Express Tariff Naming - Rules and Rates
1956 October 08
Scope and Contents
MCL Local Express Tariff naming rates applying on express packages and excess baggage, effective October 8, 1956. Includes
tables depicting fares and rules and regulations.
box 4, folder 9
MCL Local Passenger Tariff
1956 November 10
Scope and Contents
Booklet issued by MCL Traffic Department listing passenger fares and route zones.
Series 6: Employee Magazines
1954-1958
box 4, folder 10
MCL Employee News Magazines - Metro Coach News
1954 April, 1955 February
Scope and Contents
Employee news magazine with black and white images. Cover page reads of April 1954 edition reads "Accounting by Electricity,”
two copies. Cover page of February 1955 edition reads "New Divisions at El Monte, Long Beach,” one copy.
box 4, folder 11
MCL Employee News Magazines - Metro Coach News
1955 August, 1955 October, 1955 December
Scope and Contents
Employee news magazine with black and white images. Cover page of August 1955 edition reads "Disneyland,” one copy. Cover
page of October 1955 edition reads "Metro Picnic," one copy. Cover page of December 1955 edition reads "December 25," one
copy.
box 4, folder 12
MCL Employee News Magazines - Metro Coach News
1956 February, 1956 June
Scope and Contents
Employee news magazine with black and white images. Cover of February 1956 edition depicts an auto machinist cleaning an
injector tip, one copy. Cover of June 1956 edition depicts ERA color expert, Ginny Dunham holding an inked and painted cartoon
bus on transparent paper to be used for animated television cartoon advertisements, two copies.
box 4, folder 13
MCL Employee News Magazines - Metro Coach News
1956 August, 1956 October, 1956 December
Scope and Contents
Employee news magazine with black and white images. Cover page of August 1956 edition reads "Got Your Picnic Ticket? September
2's the Date!" one copy. Cover page of October 1956 edition reads "Courtesy is Fun!" one copy. Cover page reads "Merry Christmas,"
one copy.
box 4, folder 14
MCL Employee News Magazines - Metro Coach News
1957 June, 1957 August
Scope and Contents
Employee news magazine with black and white images. Cover page of June 1957 edition depicts a customer getting her lost purse
back, one copy. Cover page of August 1957 edition depicts operators looking at a new MCL advertisement featuring "Metro Man,"
one copy.
box 4, folder 15
MCL Employee News Magazines - Metro Coach News
1957 October, 1958 February
Scope and Contents
Employee news magazine with black and white images. Cover page of October 1957 edition depicts the Good Sportsmanship Trophy
being presented to C.F. Haines, three copies. Cover page of February 1958 edition depicts a medical examiner and an operator
candidate, one copy.
Series 7: Miscellaneous
1955-1958
box 4, folder 16
MCL and ARTS Annual Report
1955 December
Scope and Contents
Annual report for MCL and wholly-owned subsidiary ARTS. Includes statement to shareholders, list of board of directors, consolidated
balance sheet, special promotions and projects.
box 4, folder 17
MCL Breaking-In Record
1958
Scope and Contents
Timecard for an MCL operator in training. Information includes coach number, line, and stations.
box 4, folder 18
Correspondence
undated
Scope and Contents
One photocopy of a letter, two MCL letter size envelopes (4" x 9.5") used for company correspondence.
Series 8: Photographs
1920-1958
box 4, folder 19
ARTS - Public Relations Photographs
1935-1955
Scope and Contents
Nine 8 x 10 inch black and white photographs depicting Dismantling Division 10 demolishing an area of parking lot (undated),
a line of ARTS new Mack buses with an operator at each bus in front of truck headquarters on Alameda Street (undated), ARTS
predecessor line Pasadena-Ocean Park Stage Line bus with Native Americans wearing traditional clothing standing next to and
inside of bus (circa 1935, includes small postcard size photo as well), small ARTS bus driving over wooden bridge with passengers
leaning out of windows (undated), ARTS bus parked in front of building with children boarding (undated), line of ARTS buses
in front of Pasadena City Hall (circa 1935), ARTS Mack bus with "Glendale" sign posted in front window (circa 1943), three
ARTS buses parked in front of Pasadena store fronts with operators standing in front of each (circa 1955 Rose Parade), Ensenada
Stage Compania de Transports de la Baja California car (circa 1922). Negatives and some notes about photos included, 2 3x4
black and white negatives depicting Asbury Rapid Transit System buses.
box 4, folder 20-21
MCL Public Relations Photographs
circa 1955
Scope and Contents
Three 8 x 10 inch black and white photographs depicting Santa Claus boarding an MCL motor coach with advertisements for the
Miracle Mile, the corresponding negatives are entitled "Snowbus Publicity"; six 8 x 10 inch black and white photographs and
1 negative depicting the Rose Queen in the operator's seat of an MCL motor coach and operating the radio on an MCL Safety
Courtesy Vehicle; six 8 x 10 inch black and white photographs depicting MCL service promotions and the retirement of an operator;
one 8 x 10 inch black and white photograph of Walt Disney posing with an operator of a promotional Disneyland bus, one 8x10
black and white photo depicting “Metro Guides”, 4 5x7 black and white negatives depicting officials of Pacific Electric Railway
Company, Southern Pacific, and Metropolitan Coach Lines meeting to consummate the sale of Pacific Electric’s passenger operations
to Metropolitan Coach Lines on September 30, 1953. Folder 21: 9 3x4 black and white negatives depicting, 4 3x4 black and white
negatives depicting Safe Driving Day
box 4, folder 22-23
Glendale Rail Line
1953-1958
Scope and Contents
Folder 21: 16 8 x 10 inch black and white photographs depicting final excursions of the Glendale Rail Line, images include
the Broadway Boulevard streetcar, school children riding the Glendale subway for the final time, "To Oblivion" signs on the
front of cars, right-of-way lines in Glendale and Burbank. Includes 4 x 5 inch black and white duplicates of larger photos
and negatives, some depict a subway entrance at Beverly and 2nd Street.
Folder 22: 48 3x4 black and white negatives depicting service on the Glendale-Burbank line.
box 4, folder 24
Passengers Boarding MCL
circa 1955
Scope and Contents
Six 8 x 10 inch black and white photographs depicting passengers boarding MCL motor coaches at the 6th and Main Street depot,
after a performance at the Hollywood Bowl, at 6th and Olive Street, and at an unknown location on the Los Angeles Limited
Line, one 5x7 black and white photograph depicting passengers boarding a five car excursion train en route to San Pedro, Nine
negatives of woman boarding an MCL bus, 4 black and white 5x7 negatives depicting passengers boarding.
box 4, folder 25
Street Closure, Long Beach
circa 1955
Scope and Contents
One 8 x10 inch black and white photograph, one photocopied 8 x 10 inch black and white photograph depicting street closures
in Long Beach due to the construction of the Ocean Boulevard Bridge over the Los Angeles River at Morgan Yard.
box 4, folder 26
MCL 400 Series and 600-Series Streetcars
1953-1958
Scope and Contents
Five 5 x 7 inch black and white photographs depicting two-car trains heading northbound on the Long Beach Line at Watts and
three-car trains heading eastbound on the Bellflower Line at Lynwood; one 8 x 10 inch black and white photograph depicting
a streetcar on the Hollywood - Beverly Hills Line at Hollywood Boulevard and Highland Avenue.
box 5, folder 1
Bus Model PDA-4101
circa 1950
Scope and Contents
Seven 8 x 10 inch black and white photographs of MCL General Motors bus model PDA-4101, interior and exterior, 2 3x4 black
and white negatives depicting bus no.228, 4 3x4 black and white negatives depicting bus no.231. Buses were purchased from
PERy on October 1, 1953 and became MCL bus numbers 225 - 232.
box 5, folder 2
Bus Model PG-3701
circa 1940
Scope and Contents
Six 8 x 10 inch black and white photographs of MCL General Motors bus model PG-3701, interior and exterior, 2 3x4 black and
white negatives depicting bus no.1686, 5 3x4 black and white negatives depicting bus no.1692. Photos of bus number 1692 taken
at the Los Angeles County Fair Grounds in Pomona. Buses were purchased from PERy on October 1, 1953 and became MCL bus numbers
1686 - 1694.
box 5, folder 3
Bus Model 798-6
circa 1941
Scope and Contents
One 8 x 10 inch black and white photograph of an MCL General Motors bus model 798-6, exterior, 7 3x4 black and white negatives
depicting bus no.2082. Photo taken at Macy Street Yard. Buses were purchased from PERy on October 1, 1953 and became MCL
bus numbers 2050 - 2094.
box 5, folder 4
Junior Rose Bowl Parade
circa 1956-1957
Scope and Contents
30 color 35mm slides depicting the Junior Rose Bowl Parade.
box 5, folder 5
Bus Model TD-4505
circa 1941
Scope and Contents
One 8 x 10 inch black and white photograph depicting a MCL General Motors bus model TD-4505, exterior, 1 3x4 black and white
negative depicting bus no.2512, 4 3x4 black and white negatives depicting bus no.2500. Buses were purchased from PERy on October
1, 1953 and became MCL bus numbers 2500 - 2534.
box 5, folder 6
Bus Model TD-4502
circa 1940
Scope and Contents
Four 8 x 10 inch black and white photographs depicting MCL General Motors bus model TD-4502, interior and exterior, 5 3x4
black and white negatives depicting bus no.2656, 1 3x4 black and white negative depicting bus no.2603, 1 3x4 black and white
negative depicting bus no.2629, 1 3x4 black and white negative depicting bus no.2664. Buses were purchased from PERy on October
1, 1953 and became MCL bus numbers 2639 - 2677.
box 5, folder 7
Bus Model TD-4506
circa 1945
Scope and Contents
Three 8 x 10 inch black and white photographs of MCL General Motors bus model TD-4506, interior. Buses were purchased from
PERy on October 1, 1953 and became MCL bus numbers 2678 - 2699.
box 5, folder 8
Bus Model TDH-5103
circa 1945
Scope and Contents
Three 8 x 10 inch black and white photographs of MCL General Motors bus model TDH-5103, interior and exterior, 1 3x4 black
and white negative depicting bus no.2704, 3 3x4 black and white negatives depicting bus no.2736, 2 3x4 black and white negatives
depicting bus no.2703, 2 3x4 black and white negatives depicting bus no.2797, 2 3x4 black and white negatives depicting bus
no.2801, 1 3x4 black and white negative depicting bus no.2815, 4 3x4 black and white negatives depicting bus no.2813, 2 3x4
black and white negatives depicting bus no.2817, 2 3x4 black and white negatives depicting bus no.2825, 3 3x4 black and white
negatives depicting bus no.2827. Buses were purchased from PERy on October 1, 1953 and became MCL bus numbers 2701 - 2825.
box 5, folder 9
Bus Model TDH-4801
circa 1953-1955
Scope and Contents
10 8 x 10 inch black and white photographs depicting MCL General Motors bus model TDH-4801, interior and exterior. 3 3x4 black
and white negatives depicting bus 318 in Torrance, 9 3x4 black and white negatives depicting bus no.328, 1 3x4 black and white
negative depicting bus no.2924, 1 3x4 black and white negative depicting bus no.2929, 1 3x4 black and white negative depicting
bus no.312, 1 3x4 black and white negative depicting bus no.319, 3 3x4 black and white negatives depicting bus no.400, 1 3x4
black and white negative depicting bus no.509, 1 3x4 black and white negative depicting bus no.572, 1 black and white 3x4
negative depicting bus no.575. Buses were purchased from PERy on October 1, 1953 and became MCL bus numbers 301 - 330 which
were built for Key System, bus numbers 400 - 499, 501 - 583, and 2900 - 2934. Buses painted in MCL colors, white roof, with
dark green and light green trim.
box 5, folder 10
Bus Model TDM-4515
circa 1956
Scope and Contents
Nine 8 x 10 inch black and white photographs depicting MCL General Motors bus model TDM-4515, interior and exterior, 6 3x4
black and white negatives depicting bus no.201. Buses were purchased from PERy on October 1, 1953 and became MCL bus numbers
200 - 202 and 251 - 267. Image of bus 266 with driver door open shows the Johnson Farebox.
box 5, folder 11
Freeways
circa mid-1950s
Scope and Contents
Five 8 x 10 inch black and white photographs depicting the Long Beach and Harbor freeways in Los Angeles circa 1955; 1 8 x
10 black and white image of the Grapevine Highway in Pasadena dated 1920; 6 negative images of freeways in Los Angeles circa
1955.
box 5, folder 12
San Bernadino Station
1954 March
Scope and Contents
2 3x4 black and white negatives depicting the San Bernardino Station.
box 5, folder 13
El Monte Bus Division and Busway
1955 March
Scope and Contents
Two 8 x 10 inch black and white photographs depicting the MCL El Monte Division bus yard, 48 3x4 black and white negatives
depicting the El Monte Division and busway.
box 5, folder 14
MCL Asbury Division Glendale
circa 1954
Scope and Contents
One 8 x 10 inch black and white photograph of the MCL Asbury Division Glendale bus yard. Donor Jim Walker notes that the
buses pictured are propane-fueled.
box 5, folder 15-16
MCL West Hollywood Division
1956
Scope and Contents
Folder 10: 16 8 x 10 inch black and white photographs and 1 negative depicting construction of the yard, opening ceremonies,
and buses parked at the the MCL West Hollywood Division bus yard. Folder 11: 35 black and white 5x7 negatives depicting the
West Hollywood Division yard and shops owned and operated by the Metropolitan Coach Lines
box 5, folder 17
Van Nuys Division
1954
Scope and Contents
Six 8 x 10 inch black and white photographs of the Van Nuys Division ribbon-cutting ceremony on June 30, 1954; five 8 x 10
black and white photographs of the Van Nuys Division garage and bus washer; one 4 x 5 black and white photo of the Van Nuys
Division garage, 37 3x4 black and white negatives depicting the Van Nuys Division yard, shops, and garage, 1 3x4 black and
white negative depicting a safety pennant at the Van Nuys Division.
box 5, folder 18
Main Street Station
1955 December - 1957 January
Scope and Contents
7 3x4 black and white negatives depicting the interior of the Metropolitan Coach Lines Main Street Station.
box 5, folder 19
MCL - Wilshire and Vermont Station
1957 July
Scope and Contents
Three 3.5 x 5 inch color photographs of the inside of the Wilshire and Vermont Station with signs for the Sierra Vista and
Hellman Avenue lines, as well as a street view.
box 5, folder 20-21
Personnel and Maintenance
1953-1957
Scope and Contents
26 8 x 10 inch black and white photographs of MCL personnel and maintenance workers in various departments; one 5 x 7 inch
black and white photograph of an employee performing maintenance on bus model TDH 5103; five negatives of employees installing
a bar on MCL bus; two negatives of employees with a coffee fare box at the Van Nuys Division, 5 black and white 8x10 negatives
depicting an employee performing maintenance on bus, 3 black and white 5x7 negatives depicting a portable air compressor in
a tire shop, 6 3x4 black and white negatives depicting EDP installation. Includes negative sleeves with catalog numbers.
box 5, folder 22
Hollywood Boulevard during Winter Holidays
1953-1958
Scope and Contents
Three 4 x 5 inch black and white photographs taken from a rooftop at night depicting Hollywood Boulevard at Highland Avenue
decorated for Christmas 1953; 15 8 x 10 inch black and white photographs depicting Christmas decorations and a streetcar at
Hollywood Boulevard and Ivar Avenue, 18 3x4 black and white negatives depicting Hollywood Boulevard decorated for Christmas.
box 6, folder 1
Long Beach Terminal
1955 April
Scope and Contents
24 3x4 black and white negatives depicting the Long Beach Terminal.
box 6, folder 2
Personnel in Disneyland
1955 August - 1955 November
Scope and Contents
29 3x4 black and white negatives depicting Metropolitan Coach Line’s employees in Disneyland in connection with new service
to Disneyland.
box 6, folder 3
Driving Test
1955 November 03
Scope and Contents
12 3x4 black and white negatives depicting an operator’s driving test in the Los Angeles River bed.
box 6, folder 4
Hollywod Bowl
1956
Scope and Contents
Nine 8 x 10 inch black and white photographs of MCL buses at the Hollywood Bowl, 22 3x4 black and white negatives depicting
Hollywood Bowl service. Photos are taken at night and during the day.
box 6, folder 5
Tournament of Roses
circa mid-1950s
Scope and Contents
12 8 x 10 inch black and white photographs of the Tournament of Roses Parade floats; two 8 x 10 inch black and white photographs
of boarding MCL buses to and from the Tournament of Roses Parade.
box 6, folder 6
Map and Urban Project Plans
undated
Scope and Contents
Two 8 x 10 inch black and white photographs of an MCL map and an Urban Renewal Project plan.
box 6, folder 7
City of Los Angeles
circa late 1950s
Scope and Contents
Eight 8 x 10 inch black and white photographs and one negative of downtown Los Angeles, taken from rooftops, street views,
and air.
box 6, folder 8
Christmas Tree Lane, Altadena
circa late 1950s
Scope and Contents
One 8 x 10 inch black and white photograph of Christmas Tree Lane in Altadena.
box 6, folder 9
Los Angeles County Fair
1954 September
Scope and Contents
11 black and white 5x7 negatives depicting Metropolitan Coach Lines employees at the L.A. County Fair.
box 6, folder 10
Disneyland Buses
circa 1955
Scope and Contents
14 black and white 5x7 negatives depicting Metropolitan Coach Line buses with service to Disneyland at the Los Angeles Street
Terminal, 5 3x4 black and white negatives depicting Metropolitan Coach Line buses with services to Disneyland at Disneyland.
box 6, folder 11
Macy garage and stops
circa 1955
Scope and Contents
76 black and white 5x7 negatives depicting the Macy garage and shops owned and operated by the Metropolitan Coach Lines.
box 6, folder 12
Bus Stop Signs
circa 1955
Scope and Contents
4 black and white 5x7 negatives depicting bus stop signs created and placed by the Metropolitan Coach Lines
box 6, folder 13
Olive Street Terminal
circa 1955
Scope and Contents
black and white 5x7 negatives depicting the Olive Street Terminal
box 6, folder 14
Supervisor's Cars
circa 1955
Scope and Contents
3 black and white 5x7 negatives depicting Metropolitan Coach Lines vehicles driven by supervisors of the agency.
box 6, folder 15
Promotions and Publicity
1955 July
Scope and Contents
3 black and white 5x7 negatives depicting ads for a fare refund promotion displayed on the interior of Metropolitan Coach
Lines buses.
box 6, folder 16
Lynwood Station
circa 1955
Scope and Contents
3 black and white 5x7 negatives depicting the Lynwood Station.
