Ravenswood station (CTA)
| Company type | Rapid transit station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transportation |
| Founded | May 18, 1907 |
| Defunct | August 1, 1949 |
| Headquarters | Chicago , United States |
Ravenswood was a station on the Chicago "L"'s Ravenswood branch, currently incorporated into the Brown Line rapid transit system. The station commenced operations on May 18, 1907, situated at the intersection of Wilson Avenue and Ravenswood Avenue within Chicago's Ravenswood district. It provided a transfer point to the Chicago and North Western Railway through the neighboring Ravenswood–Wilson station. Located to the east of Damen and northward of Montrose, Ravenswood ceased service on August 1, 1949, as part of a CTA network restructuring that led to the closure of 22 stations.
Ridership
The highest passenger volume at Ravenswood occurred in 1917, with 547,257 riders. From 1923 until its closure, it consistently ranked as the branch's least utilized stop. Passenger numbers surpassed 500,000 last in 1928 and remained above 400,000 through 1930. In its final complete year of operation, 1948, the station accommodated 266,162 passengers, reflecting a 17.77% decrease from the previous year's total of 323,689. Prior to its shutdown in 1949, partial year ridership was recorded at 137,193.