Normal Park branch

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.

Normal Park branch
Overview
StatusClosed
LocaleChicago, Illinois, U.S.
Termini
Stations4
Service
TypeRapid transit
SystemChicago 'L'
Operator(s)Chicago Transit Authority (1947–1954)
Chicago Rapid Transit Company (1924–1947)
South Side Elevated Railroad (1907–1924)
History
OpenedMay 25, 1907
ClosedJanuary 29, 1954
Technical
Line length0.85 mi (1.37 km)
CharacterElevated
Track gauge4 ft 8+12 in (1,435 mm)
ElectrificationThird rail, 600 V DC
Route map

Harvard
65th Street
Marquette Road
69th Street
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