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South Side Elevated Railroad
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The South Side Elevated Railroad was the first elevated rapid transit line in Chicago, Illinois. The line ran from downtown Chicago to Jackson Park, with branches to Englewood, Normal Park, Kenwood, and the Union Stock Yards. The first 3.6 miles (5.8 km) of the line opened on June 6, 1892. Much of its route is still used today as part of the Green Line of the Chicago "L" system.
South Side Rapid Transit railcar #1, one of the original passenger cars from the railroad, now on display at the Chicago History Museum
South Side Rapid Transit railcar #1, one of the original passenger cars from the railroad, now on display at the Chicago History Museum
Share of the Chicago and South Side Rapid Transit Railroad Company, issued 3. February 1894
Share of the Chicago and South Side Rapid Transit Railroad Company, issued 3. February 1894
Kenwood branch
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The Kenwood branch was a rapid transit line which was part of the Chicago 'L' system from 1907 to 1957. The branch served the Kenwood neighborhood of Chicago and consisted of six elevated stations. It opened on September 20, 1907 and closed on December 1, 1957.
Remains of Ellis/Lake Park station in December 2018
Remains of Ellis/Lake Park station in December 2018
Remains of the platform at Vincennes station seen in 2018
Remains of the platform at Vincennes station seen in 2018