35th–Bronzeville–IIT station explained

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35–Bronzeville–IIT
Line1:Green
Grid:3500S 16E
Address:16 East 35th Street
Chicago, Illinois 60616
Coordinates:41.8317°N -87.6258°W
Type:Chicago 'L' rapid transit station
Style:CTA
Structure:Elevated
Tracks:2 tracks
Bicycle:Yes
Rebuilt:,
Accessible:True
Former:35th Street
Tech-35th
Pass Year:2022
Passengers:271,895[1]
Pass Percent:25.2
Other Services Header:Former services
Other Services Collapsible:yes
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35th–Bronzeville–IIT (formerly Tech–35th) is an 'L' station on the CTA's Green Line, located in the Douglas community area. It is situated at 16 E 35th Street, just east of State Street.

History

The station opened on June 6, 1892, along with the rest of the initial segment of the South Side Elevated Railroad.[2] It is the oldest continuously operating station on the Chicago "L", being the only remaining station from the original opening. In October 1962, the station, then known as "Tech-35th", caught fire. The northbound platform was destroyed, and service between the adjacent Cermak and stations was suspended for four days.[3] The station operated using temporary platforms until its renovation in 1965.

Currently, the station serves the historic neighborhood of Bronzeville as well as the Illinois Institute of Technology campus, which is located immediately across State Street from the station. The station also serves Guaranteed Rate Field, though the Red Line station of is closer. In April 2011, a new Metra station opened between the two CTA stations, providing a convenient transfer point for those traveling to and from the suburbs.

Walt Disney worked here as a guard and gate man as a teenager in 1918.[4] [5] [6]

Layout

The station features a farecard-only entrance at 3400S, on what would normally be 34th Street.

North of this station, the Green Line tracks pass directly over the McCormick Tribune Campus Center. In order to reduce the impact of noise from passing trains on the facility, the tracks are enclosed in a 530feet tube made from concrete and stainless steel.[7]

Bus connections

CTA

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Annual Ridership Report  - Calendar Year 2022 . Chicago Transit Authority, Ridership Analysis and Reporting. February 2, 2023 . June 20, 2023 .
  2. News: Running on the "L.". June 7, 1892. Chicago Daily Tribune. 9.
  3. Web site: 35th St.-Bronzeville-IIT. April 2018.
  4. Web site: Chicago Walt. MousePlanet. Jim Korkis. 2013-05-22. 2013-12-21.
  5. News: Chicago Tribune. Disney in Chicagoland. 2006-11-21. Patrick T. Reardon. 2013-12-21.
  6. Web site: Yesterland. Werner Weiss. 2008-12-05. 2013-12-21. Walt Disney in Chicago.
  7. Web site: McCormick Tribune Campus Center. Illinois Institute of Technology.