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Polaroid of the Week: Chicago's Iconic 'L' Elevated Train System

Polaroid of the Week: Chicago s Iconic L Elevated Train System

Hovering 15 meters above the streets, Chicago's famed 'L'—the elevated metro system—snakes through the city skyline. Its eight lines radiate from the historic Downtown Loop, much as they have since opening in 1892. Serving 750,000 daily commuters, the 'L' earned a spot among Chicago's 7 Wonders, with locals fiercely defending it against demolition threats over safety concerns, including a dramatic 1970s derailment. Though the trains chug slowly along steel tracks on wooden trestles, their path amid towering skyscrapers captures the unmistakable spirit of Chicago.


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