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Rapid transit station in Chicago, 1897–1955 From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Franklin/Van Buren was a station on the Chicago Transit Authority's Metropolitan Main Line. The station was located at Franklin Street and Van Buren Street in downtown Chicago. Franklin/Van Buren opened on October 11, 1897, and closed 58 years later on October 11, 1955.[1]
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FRANKLIN & VAN BUREN 300W 400S | ||||||||||||
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| Former Chicago 'L' rapid transit station | ||||||||||||
Franklin/Van Buren station c. 1937, viewed from the outer LaSalle/Van Buren station platform. | ||||||||||||
| General information | ||||||||||||
| Location | Franklin Street and Van Buren Street Chicago, Illinois | |||||||||||
| Coordinates | 41.87682°N 87.63518°W | |||||||||||
| Owned by | Chicago Transit Authority | |||||||||||
| Line(s) | Metropolitan Main Line | |||||||||||
| Platforms | 2 side platforms | |||||||||||
| Tracks | 2 tracks | |||||||||||
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| Structure type | Elevated | |||||||||||
| History | ||||||||||||
| Opened | October 11, 1897 | |||||||||||
| Closed | October 11, 1955 | |||||||||||
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