Southport (CTA station)

Southport

Southport prior to reconstruction
Station statistics
Address 3411 North Southport Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60657
Lines
  Brown Line
Structure Elevated
Platforms 2 Side platforms
Tracks 2
Bicycle facilities Yes
Other information
Opened May 18, 1907[1]
Rebuilt 2007-2008
Accessible
Owned by Chicago Transit Authority
Traffic
Passengers (2010) 897,700[2]  2.1%
Services
Preceding station   Chicago 'L'   Following station
toward Kimball
 Brown Line
toward The Loop
Brown Line
Kimball-Belmont shuttle
Terminus

Southport is an 'L' station on the CTA's Brown Line. It is located at 3411 N. Southport Avenue in the Lakeview neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois. It was put into service in 1907 as part of the Northwestern Elevated Railroad's Ravenswood branch. The station was reconstructed during 2007-2008 to support eight railcars, ADA requirements, and Brown Line modernization. The station reopened on March 30, 2008. The stations that are adjacent to Southport are Paulina to the west and Belmont to the southeast.

References

  1. ^ "New 'L' Line Operated". Chicago Daily Tribune: p. 11. May 19, 1907. 
  2. ^ "Annual Ridership Report: Calendar Year 2010" (PDF). Chicago Transit Authority. http://www.transitchicago.com/assets/1/ridership_reports/2010-Annual.pdf. Retrieved 2011-01-30. 

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