Check Out How the City's Taxis Have Changed Throughout History

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Representative models of the three makes of autos which meet the new specifications for service as New York taxi cabs get a going-over by officials at the Police Division of Licenses Headquarters, July 15, 1954. Left to right, the new stock model small taxis expected to be on the streets by July 16th are: A Chevrolet, a Plymouth, and a Ford.

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