Checker City Cab Company

Christmas In The City Series

Dimensions: 6.75"W x 6.25"D x 6.75"H

Department 56#: 4044789

Lighted Building

Materials:  porcelain, UL cord, zinc alloy

Coordinates With: 4044795 - Checker City Cab
Electrical:  Standard cord and bulb
Replacement Bulb:  56.99244
Replacement Cord:   56.99028

Item Details

The Checker City Cab Co. was inspired by one of the earliest taxi companies in the United States. Morris Markin, of Chicago, IL owned the taxi service as well as the manufacturing company that built the iconic vehicles. The "bumble bee yellow" color was influenced by the founder of Hertz Car Rental and today yellow is the most popular color for taxis.

Designed to reflect the crowded, bustling city lifestyle, our Checker City Cab Co. has two garage bays, the open one features a taxi that has just been serviced. Trimmed with decorative lights over the doors, there is also a 1930s style lamp to light the driveway.