Normal Park branch
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The Normal Park branch was a rapid transit line which was part of the Chicago "L" system from 1907 to 1954. The branch served the Englewood neighborhood of Chicago and consisted of four elevated stations. It opened on May 25, 1907, and closed on January 29, 1954.
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Normal Park branch | |||
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Overview | |||
Status | Closed | ||
Locale | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | ||
Termini | |||
Stations | 4 | ||
Service | |||
Type | Rapid transit | ||
System | Chicago 'L' | ||
Operator(s) | Chicago Transit Authority (1947–1954) Chicago Rapid Transit Company (1924–1947) South Side Elevated Railroad (1907–1924) | ||
History | |||
Opened | May 25, 1907; 117 years ago (1907-05-25) | ||
Closed | January 29, 1954; 70 years ago (1954-01-29) | ||
Technical | |||
Line length | 0.85 mi (1.37 km) | ||
Character | Elevated | ||
Track gauge | 4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) | ||
Electrification | Third rail, 600 V DC | ||
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