LaSalle/Van Buren — Local services in Chicago

Probably one of the most overlooked and least used L stations in the Loop. It is old and outdated like the State/Lake station, but it doesn't feel as dingy since it usually is not as crowded. This station is not fully accessible. If you need an accessible station, use Harold Washington Library or Quincy instead. That said, there is a mezzanine-level transfer platform, which is convenient not only for changing platforms but also crossing the street while avoiding traffic.

I think there are plans to replace this station at some point in the future, so be sure to check out this time capsule of a train station while...

Found another old CTA Rail Station . On my way to the Metcalf Building (Federal Building) from Uptown . Via the Purple Line starting at Wilson Avenue and concluding at this Station .

I'm amazed at how Old Chicago's Infrastructure is today ! And that's the stuff we can observe visually . All the Underground Utilities , Roads , Subways , Gas-Water-Sewer Lines , We Don't Ever See . Until , disaster strikes and Municipal Funds are expended . Pre-Emptive funding is a Cost Effective Option to Mitigate this Massive...

Some Stations should stay in the past! (with necessary maintenance for safety) Height of the Maze shows you that humans were shorter then. It would be funny when a sign shows up for Height Clearance so tall humans don't hit their head. Boink! 🤯 Beware, you may get lost in this dinky...