1922 Pikes Peak Souvenir Toll Road Tickets PIK-45045 and PIK-45046

Brief Description

These tickets from the Pikes Peak toll road have a date stamped on the back, and the names of the travelers written in ink on the front. These tickets were given away or sold to those who made the journey to the top of the highway. One of the actual toll road tickets that was used to access the highway can be seen here: 1920s Pikes Peak Auto Highway Toll Ticket #PIK-17208.

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Image Dating Comments

There is a date stamp on the back of June 12, 1922.

1922 Pikes Peak Souvenir Toll Road Tickets PIK-45045 and PIK-45046 date stamp
1922 Pikes Peak Souvenir Toll Road Ticket PIK-45045
1922 Pikes Peak Souvenir Toll Road Ticket PIK-45046
1922 Pikes Peak Souvenir Toll Road Tickets PIK-45045 and PIK-45046 backside scan

Comments & Discussion

 

This isn’t the only ticket design that was used in 1922. Tickets from the fall season can be seen here: 1922 Pikes Peak Auto Highway Souvenir Toll Tickets #PIK-93542 and #PIK-93545

Condition, Aging & Authenticity: Markings on the back of #45045, and three small pinholes through the other ticket. Both tickets have a centerfold crease upon arrival.

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