In this amazing aerial photo, you can see the old Logan Square elevated terminal on what once was known as the Metropolitan 'L'.
At the terminal were two platforms, a rail inspection shop and a rail yard. Built by the Metropolitan West Side Elevated Railroad and opened in 1895, this was the northwestern terminus until the route was extended, first, to Jefferson Park via the median of the Kennedy Expressway (I-90/94), with plans to later extend it to O'Hare.
In this photo, you can see construction on the subway extension to Jefferson Park has begun, which would be completed and opened in 1970, diverting all trains into the new, modern subway and onward through Avondale before merging into the expressway.
The subway station at Logan Square (with entrances just north of the square) and its station counterparts thru Jefferson Park were designed by the famous Chicago architecture firm Skidmore, Owings & Merrill who'd, in the same era, designed such famous buildings as the Sears Tower and John Hancock Center.
sldownard, Justin Khalifa, and 35 other people added this photo to their favorites.
Steven Vance 18 months ago | reply
Thank you for providing such an extremely high quality original scan of this photo.
Chicago Man 18 months ago | reply
A small feast for the historic railfan's eyes.
baldwindeb 18 months ago | reply
Is the street straight above where it says 1968 Milwaukee?
danxoneil 18 months ago | reply
This is an amazing pic.
Dr. Ilia 18 months ago | reply
Well captured
Seen in Picture Perfect (INVITE ONLY)
Sprengben [why not get a friend] 18 months ago | reply
So good to see this photo, it really deserves Explore!
A good Friday I wish!
Ben
Mukul Banerjee (www.mukulbanerjee.com) 18 months ago | reply
Fabulous picture!
commented with FlickrComment
Luca Bobbiesi 18 months ago | reply
great shot!
RkRao 18 months ago | reply
Wonderful Shot ! Best Wishes for a " Wonderful New Year ! "
Via Today's Explore at #170 on Fluidr
Tilak Haria 18 months ago | reply
Congrats for being on EXPLORE. Wising you a Very Happy and Prosperous 2012.
Via Today's Explore at #170 on Fluidr
dreamer@desh 18 months ago | reply
nice
atropo8 18 months ago | reply
Beautiful shot!
Congratulations for EXPLORE!
DaveLPG 18 months ago | reply
Great photo - thanks