Grand/State CTA Station Interior, Chicago

Interior of the Grand/State CTA Station in Chicago, a transfer point for the Red and Purple Lines, featuring a vaulted ceiling with blue mosaic tiles and ticket vending machines.
Interior of the Grand/State CTA Station in Chicago, a transfer point for the Red and Purple Lines, featuring a vaulted ceiling with blue mosaic tiles and ticket vending machines.

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.

Photo taken in October 2019.

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