Chicago's L: the Ugly Duckling that Made a City
Chicago’s L: the Ugly Duckling that Made a City By defining the downtown Loop more than a century ago, elevated trains and tracks gave the city a vibrant economic and cultural center. It's a core element that other cities don't have. Alan Ehrenhalt, Senior Editor | December 10, 2020 When I was a kid in Chicago, I used to have a good time strolling along Wabash Avenue, the downtown street under the elevated train tracks that run 20 feet above the busy sidewalk. Within just a few blocks on Wabash, I could sample the delights of a well-stocked music...
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