Damen station (CTA Brown Line)
| Company type | Chicago "L" rapid transit station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transportation |
| Founded | 1907 |
| Headquarters | Chicago, Illinois , United States |
| Products | Rapid transit service (Brown Line) |
Damen serves as an elevated station on the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) Brown Line, featuring two side platforms. It is situated at 4643–47 North Damen Avenue within the Ravenswood area of Chicago. Positioned roughly halfway between the Western and Montrose stops, each about half a mile apart, it also offers convenient access to the Ravenswood Metra station on the Union Pacific North Line, located three blocks to the east, facilitating commuter rail transfers.
History
The station commenced operations in 1907 as a component of the Northwestern Elevated Railroad's Ravenswood line. Initially called Robey, reflecting the name of the street it serves, it was classified as an "A" station during the CTA's AB-Skip-Stop Service that ran from 1949 until 1995.
Brown Line Capacity Expansion Project
Under the Brown Line Capacity Expansion Project, Damen Station underwent platform lengthening to support eight-car trains and enhancements to improve accessibility. The station was closed for renovations beginning November 26, 2007, lasting approximately one year. Throughout this period, many of its historic architectural elements were preserved. It resumed service on December 19, 2008.
Bus and rail connections
- 50 Damen
External links
- Damen station on the official CTA website
- Damen (Ravenswood Line) Station Page
- Damen Avenue entrance via Google Maps Street View