Chicago CTA Grand Station Platform Corridor

The Chicago CTA Grand Station platform corridor features blue tiled walls with red accents and granite flooring, part of the State Street Subway.
The Grand station, part of the Chicago Transit Authority's Red Line, serves as a key transit hub in the city's downtown area. Opened in 1943 as part of the State Street Subway, it was designed to alleviate congestion and connect the north and south sides of Chicago. The station's interior features a distinctive mid-20th-century aesthetic, characterized by its tiled walls with blue and red accents and polished granite flooring. This design not only provides a durable and easily maintained environment for high-volume passenger traffic but also contributes to the station's enduring visual identity.
Photo taken in October 2019.
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