Paulina station

Chicago "L" station
41°56′37″N 87°40′15″W / 41.943722°N 87.670858°W / 41.943722; -87.670858Owned byChicago Transit AuthorityLine(s)Ravenswood BranchPlatforms2 Side platformsTracks2ConstructionStructure typeElevatedBicycle facilitiesyesAccessibleYesHistoryOpenedMay 18, 1907; 117 years ago (1907-05-18)[1]ClosedSeptember 2, 1973; 50 years ago (1973-09-02) –
October 17, 1973; 50 years ago (1973-10-17)Rebuilt2008–2009; 15 years ago (2009)Previous namesPaulina/Lincoln (station sign)Passengers2020272,270[2] Decrease 68%Rank88 out of 143 Services
Preceding station Chicago "L" Following station
Addison
toward Kimball
 Brown Line Southport
toward Loop
(Washington/Wells)
Track layout
Legend
 Lincoln Ave.
Brown to Kimball
Paulina St.
Brown to the Loop
Location
Map

Paulina is an 'L' station on the Chicago Transit Authority's Brown Line. It is an elevated station with two side platforms, located at 3410 North Lincoln Avenue (3400 N; 1700 W), in Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood, close to Roscoe Village. The stations that are adjacent to Paulina are Addison, about three-eighths of a mile (0.60 of a km) to the northwest and Southport, about three-eighths of a mile (0.60 of a km) to the east.

History

Paulina Station opened in 1907 as part of the Northwestern Elevated Railroad's Ravenswood branch. The station closed on September 2, 1973, but reopened on October 17 of the same year. Upon reopening, the station was only open on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. On November 29, 1987, the station returned to full operational status and was open at all times the Ravenswood Line operated.[3]

Brown Line Capacity Expansion Project

Paulina prior to reconstruction, July 2006

As part of the Brown Line Capacity Expansion Project, the platform was expanded to allow eight car trains to stop at the station, relieving overcrowding during morning rush hour.[3] Along with other Brown Line stations, Paulina was also rebuilt to become accessible to passengers with disabilities. As part of this project, Paulina station closed on March 30, 2008, for demolition and replacement with a new station.[4] The new station opened on April 3, 2009.

References

  1. ^ "New 'L' Line Operated". Chicago Daily Tribune. May 19, 1907. p. 11.
  2. ^ "Annual Ridership Report – Calendar Year 2020" (PDF). Chicago Transit Authority, Ridership Analysis and Reporting. January 19, 2021. Retrieved May 31, 2021.
  3. ^ a b Paulina. Chicago-"L".org (URL accessed October 17, 2006).
  4. ^ Paulina CTA: Countdown to a New Brown website (URL accessed October 17, 2006).

External links

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Paulina (CTA).
  • Train schedule (PDF) at CTA official site
  • Paulina Street (Lincoln Avenue) (Then Under Construction) entrance from Google Maps Street View
  • Brown Line Capacity Expansion Project Meet the Contractor March 7th 2007
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Lake View, Chicago
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  • Chicago Public Schools
    • Nettelhorst School
    • Inter-American Magnet School
    • Lake View High School
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  • Addison (Red Line)
  • Belmont (North Side Main Line)
  • Diversey (on boundary with Lincoln Park)
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  • Southport
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