South Boulevard station
| Company type | Chicago Transit Authority station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transportation |
| Founded | July 1, 1931 |
| Headquarters | Evanston , United States |
| Products | Rapid transit services |
South Boulevard (abbreviated as South Blvd) serves as a stop on the Chicago Transit Authority's Purple Line, situated at 602 South Boulevard in Evanston, Illinois, with coordinates 525 north and 500 west.
The station commenced operations on July 1, 1931, taking the place of the earlier Calvary station. Architect Arthur Gerber designed it with a uniquely curved central platform that aligns with the street's layout. Originally, steel catenary arches supported the structure; however, these were dismantled in 1973 during electrification improvements. The lighting system received an upgrade in 1998, followed by further renovations between 2004 and 2005. Aside from these enhancements, much of the station's original design has been preserved.
History
Since its opening on July 1, 1931, this station has served as a replacement for the Calvary Cemetery stop, aiming to better accommodate the expanding residential neighborhood located north of the cemetery. Renovations have been limited mostly to improvements in lighting and signage.
Among the Chicago Transit Authority's six proposed plans for upgrading the Purple Line and northern Red Line sections, three included potential closures of South Boulevard station along with Foster.
Bus connections
- 206 Evanston Circulator (operates only on school days)
- 213 Green Bay Road (service available Monday through Saturday)
External links
- Train timetable (PDF) provided by CTA official website
- South Boulevard Station information at Chicago-L.Org
- South Boulevard Station details on CTA’s official site
- Google Maps Street View of South Boulevard entrance