Fare Machines and Escalators at Grand/State Station, Chicago

Grand/State CTA Station platform in Chicago with blue mosaic ceiling and red railings.
Grand/State CTA Station platform in Chicago with blue mosaic ceiling and red railings.

The interior of the Grand/State CTA Station in Chicago, a key transfer point on the city's rapid transit system. Opened in 1951, the station serves both the Red and Purple Lines, facilitating transit for thousands of commuters daily. The station's design features a distinctive vaulted ceiling adorned with blue mosaic tiles, a common aesthetic in mid-20th century public works projects. Passengers are seen here utilizing ticket vending machines, a modern convenience within this enduring piece of Chicago's transportation history.

Taken October 2019

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