East 63rd branch
| Company type | Rapid transit branch |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transportation |
| Founded | 1893-01-22 |
| Headquarters | Chicago , United States |
Area served | Woodlawn, Chicago |
| Owner | Chicago Transit Authority |
The East 63rd branch, previously known as the Jackson Park branch, constitutes a portion of the Chicago "L"'s Green Line, managed by the Chicago Transit Authority. This branch primarily serves the Woodlawn area of Chicago.
History
The initial segment of this branch began operation with the 61st Street station on January 22, 1893. Service was soon extended to Madison Avenue (which was later renamed Dorchester) by April 23, and further reached Jackson Park on May 12 to accommodate visitors for the World's Columbian Exposition. Following the fair's conclusion on October 31, 1893, the Jackson Park station was closed; subsequently, Stony Island became the line’s terminus and adopted the name Jackson Park.
Due to structural concerns, the segment south of 61st Street was shut down on March 4, 1982. When operations recommenced on December 12, service was limited to terminating at the University station. The entire Green Line ceased functioning for renovations beginning January 9, 1994, and reopened on May 12, 1996, with Cottage Grove serving as the new endpoint and the branch being renamed East 63rd. On September 27, 1997, the track section east of Cottage Grove was dismantled with little public announcement.
Station listing
| Station | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Template:Cta | Intersection of 61st Street and Prairie Avenue | Commenced service January 22, 1893; closed January 9, 1994; subsequently demolished. |
| Template:Cta Disabled access | Corner of Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and 63rd Street | |
| Template:Cta Disabled access | Junction of Cottage Grove Avenue and 63rd Street | |
| Template:Cta | Intersection of University Avenue and 63rd Street | Opened April 23, 1893; ceased operations January 9, 1994; demolished thereafter. |
| Template:Cta | Dorchester Avenue at 63rd Street | Initially opened as "Madison" on April 23, 1893; closed January 13, 1973; later demolished. |
| Template:Cta | Stony Island Avenue and 63rd Street junction | Began service May 12, 1893 under "Stony Island"; closed March 4, 1982; demolished post-closure. |
| Jackson Park | Located at Hayes Drive and Cornell Drive | Served as part of the World's Columbian Exposition grounds. Functioned as a transfer point to Intramural Railway. Operational from May 12 to October 31, 1893. |
