Having never lived in an old city with a good, old public transportation system, I didn’t even know destination rolls like these existed.

Vintage destination roll, via desiretoinspire.blogspot.com

I checked on ebay, and sure enough, there are a few … many overseas and expensive – the ones with great typefaces like the one above go for about $500. Still, they’re beautiful, and if you have the budget, authentic transportation displays like these can add a unique touch.

Opening bid is $10 each sign

Okay, not all expensive. Opening bid is about $7, but located in UK

1920's Brooklyn Trolley Roll, opening bid $175

Antique streetcar or trolley number, opening bid $10

Bus destination roll from Los Angeles, opening bid $25

Santa Monica bus roll, current bid $127.50

Destination roll from Witchita, Kansas. Buy it now price $75 (plus $20 shipping).

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