From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Sox–35th (CTA station)
Sox–35th (CTA station)
Preceding station Chicago ’L’ Following station
Cermak–Chinatown Red Line 47th
toward Howard toward 95th/Dan Ryan
Preceding station Metra Following station
Gresham Rock Island LaSalle Street
toward Joliet Transfer at: Jones/Bronzeville Terminus
Sox–35th Traffic
Passengers 1,679,038[1] 7.6%
(2010)
Services
Sox–35th is a station on the Chicago Transit Authority’s
’L’ system, located in Chicago, Illinois, and serving the
Red Line. It is situated at 142 W 35th Street. It opened
on September 28, 1969 along with the other stations on
the Dan Ryan branch. Currently, the station serves U.S.
Cellular Field, the stadium of the Chicago White Sox, and
takes its name from this location, originally serving the
now-demolished Comiskey Park, which had been located
Station statistics across the street from the current park. It is also close
Address 142 West 35th Street to the Illinois Institute of Technology, though
Chicago, Illinois 60616 35th–Bronzeville–IIT is closer. On April 3, 2011, a new sta-
tion opened on the adjacent Metra Rock Island Line at
Coordinates 41°49′52″N 87°37′50″W / 41.831191°N
35th/Lou Jones/Bronzeville.
87.630636°W / 41.831191; -87.630636Coordinates:
41°49′52″N 87°37′50″W / 41.831191°N Sox–35th station is located in the median of the Dan
87.630636°W / 41.831191; -87.630636 Ryan Expressway. The main entrance to the station is on
the 35th Street overpass; that entrance is handicapped
Lines Red Line
accessible by means of an elevator. An auxiliary entrance
Connections CTA & Pace buses is located on the 33rd Street overpass, and this entrance
Rock Island connects to the station via a pedestrian bridge. At both
at Jones/Bronzeville entrances, a fare turnstile is located at street level and
Structure Surface Level passengers must take stairs, an escalator, or the elevator
to the platform. The platform is an island platform;
Platforms 1 Island platform
northbound trains stop on the east side, and southbound
Tracks 2 trains stop on the west side.
Bicycle facilities Yes
Other information
History
A rapid transit line in the Dan Ryan Expressway was ini-
Opened September 28, 1969
tially proposed in 1958, before the expressway had been
Rebuilt 2000 (elevator added), 2002-03 (station house), built.[2] In 1966, Chicago voters passed a bond issue to
2005-06 (station) provide $28 million in funding for new rail lines in the
Accessible Dan Ryan and Kennedy Expressways, qualifying the
routes for federal aid funds.[3][4] The Chicago Plan com-
Owned by Chicago Transit Authority mission approved plans for the new routes in January
Formerly 35-Sox Park (Station Sign) 1967, estimating the cost of the Dan Ryan line to be $28
million; Sox–35th, called White Sox–Illinois Tech at the
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time, was included in the plans.[4] Federal funding for the
lines was approved in March 1967. Mayor Richard J. Daley
References
subsequently stated that construction would begin im- [1] "Annual Ridership Report: Calendar Year 2010"
mediately and projected the lines would open by the be- (PDF). Chicago Transit Authority.
ginning of 1969, though engineers expected an opening http://www.transitchicago.com/assets/1/
date in late 1969 or early 1970.[5] Sox–35th and the oth- ridership_reports/2010-Annual.pdf. Retrieved
er Dan Ryan stations opened on September 28, 1969. The 2010-05-27.
final cost of the line was $51.7 million; the Chicago Tri- [2] "Proposed $315,000,000 Twenty-Year Transit
bune noted that it was constructed "in virtually record Expansion and Improvement Program". Chicago
time".[6] Two days before the line opened, the CTA ran Transit Authority. July 30, 1958.
free trains on the route between Sox–35th and 95th/Dan http://www.chicago-l.org/plans/images/
Ryan.[7] The new route led to the Loop in the north and NewHorizons/1958NewHorizonsMap.jpg. Retrieved
continued west along the Lake Street Elevated; trains did May 27, 2011.
not follow the current alignment of the Red Line north of [3] Buck, Thomas (April 19, 1966). "New Rail Rapid
Sox-35th until 1993.[6][8] Transit Lines Included". Chicago Tribune.
On January 29, 1979, the CTA closed 14 stations during [4] ^ Buck, Thomas (January 25, 1967). "Plan
rush-hour service, including Sox-35th, due to equipment Commission OK’s Rail Routes in 2 Thruways".
shortages caused by the Chicago Blizzard of 1979. After Chicago Tribune.
an outcry from riders and several African-American [5] Schreiber, Edward (March 15, 1967). "45.9 Million
politicians, Sox-35th and three other stations reopened to Be Used on 2 New Lines". Chicago Tribune.
the following day.[9] The remaining stations reopened [6] ^ Buck, Thomas (September 28, 1969). "Ryan Rail
later in the week after the Urban Mass Transportation Service Starts Today". Chicago Tribune.
Administration warned the CTA that the closings may [7] Buck, Thomas (September 25, 1969). "New ’L’ Route
have been a civil rights violation.[10][11] The Chicago Tri- to Open With a Free Ride". Chicago Tribune.
bune considered the closings to be a factor in Mayor [8] Kiernan, Louise; Jerry Thornton (February 22,
Michael Bilandic’s loss to Jane Byrne in the 1979 Demo- 1993). "Train Crash Mars Debut of Howard-Ryan
cratic mayoral primary, noting Byrne’s large margin of Line". Chicago Tribune.
victory in predominantly black wards affected by the [9] "CTA Reopens 4 Lake-Ryan ’L’ Stations". Chicago
closings.[12] Tribune. January 31, 1979.
In 2002, the CTA announced that it would rehabilitate [10] Young, David; Casey Banas (February 1, 1979). "’L’
Sox-35th and seven other stations on the Dan Ryan Closings May Violate Civil Rights". Chicago Tribune.
branch.[13] During the renovations, the escalators at [11] "Ryan, Lake ’L’s Restored; Other Lines Suffer
Sox-35th were replaced, its lighting and flooring were Delays". Chicago Tribune. February 3, 1979.
upgraded, and a granite tile White Sox logo was added to [12] Ciccone, F. Richard (February 28, 1979). "Bilandic
the floor.[13][14] In addition, workers improved the 35th Attitude, Gaffe Hurt Him Badly". Chicago Tribune.
Street bridge adjacent to the station, replacing its side- [13] ^ Herguth, Robert C. (January 15, 2002). "Red Line
walks and canopies. The renovations to Sox-35th cost to get major rehab - $238 million project should
over $13 million and concluded in time for the 2003 Ma- speed up trains". Chicago Sun-Times.
jor League Baseball All-Star Game at U.S. Cellular [14] ^ Hagen, Mindy (July 15, 2003). "CTA, State Polish
Field.[14] Sox Park Stop; Renovations Unveiled on Eve of All-
Star Game". Chicago Tribune.
Bus connections
CTA
External links
• #24 Wentworth • Train schedule (PDF) at CTA official site
• #35 35th • Sox-35th Station Page at Chicago-L.org
• #39 Pershing • Sox-35th Station Page CTA official site
Pace • 33rd Street entrance from Google Maps Street View
• #773 Markham/Tinley Park-US Cellular Field Express • 35th Street entrance from Google Maps Street View
• #774 Palos Heights/Oak Lawn-US Cellular Field
Express
• #775 Bolingbrook/Burr Ridge-US Cellular Field
Express
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