35th–Bronzeville–IIT station
| Company type | Chicago "L" station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transportation |
| Founded | June 6, 1892 |
| Headquarters | Chicago , United States |
Area served | Douglas neighborhood, Bronzeville, Illinois Institute of Technology campus |
35th–Bronzeville–IIT (previously known as Tech–35th) is a station on the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) Green Line situated within the Douglas neighborhood at 16 E 35th Street, just to the east of State Street.
History
This station commenced operations on June 6, 1892, as part of the original South Side Elevated Railroad line. It holds the distinction of being the longest continuously active station in the Chicago "L" system and is the only remaining facility from the inaugural launch. In October 1962, when it was still called "Tech-35th," a fire damaged the northbound platform, causing service interruptions between Cermak and for four days. Temporary boarding areas were used until a comprehensive renovation was completed in 1965.
Currently, the station serves the historic Bronzeville district as well as the nearby Illinois Institute of Technology campus located across State Street. It also offers access to Rate Field, although the Red Line station is positioned closer. In April 2011, a new Metra station was introduced between these CTA stops to improve suburban transit connections.
An interesting historical note is that Walt Disney was employed here as a guard and gate operator in 1918.
Layout
Access to the station is provided through a farecard-only entrance at 3400S, close to 34th Street.
Just north of this stop, the Green Line tracks pass over the McCormick Tribune Campus Center. To reduce noise disturbance to this building, the tracks are enclosed within a concrete and stainless steel tube structure.
Bus and rail connections
- 29 State
- 31 31st (operates weekdays only)
- 35 31st/35th