Renderings Unveiled For $180M 'Bold' New State-Lake CTA Station – NBC Chicago
According to the CTA, the existing State/Lake station was built in 1895, as part of the original elevated Loop. It serves five of the transit authority's eight rail lines and in 2019 was the second-busiest station on the Loop with more than 3.7 million rider entries. The new design retains some of the station's original design elements such as posts and railings to give the station an old-new look. "The intersection of State and Lake Streets is an iconic location in the heart of Chicago, and it deserves a station that makes a bold statement while meeting the needs of the 21st Century transit...
Source: nbcchicago.com