Madison/Wells station explained

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Madison/Wells
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Address:1 North Wells Street
Chicago, Illinois 60602
Coordinates:41.8819°N -87.6338°W
Type:Former Chicago 'L' rapid transit station
Structure:Elevated
Platform:2 side platforms
Tracks:2 tracks
Former:Madison & Fifth
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Madison/Wells was a station on the Chicago Transit Authority's Loop. The station was located at 1 North Wells Street in the Chicago Loop. Madison/Wells opened on October 3, 1897, and closed on January 30, 1994, and demolished so that work on the new Washington/Wells station could begin. This station and Randolph/Wells were replaced by Washington/Wells.[1] The station was located at Madison Street and Wells Street in the Chicago Loop.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Madison/Wells . August 12, 2010 . Garfield, Graham . Chicago-L.org .