The Damen Green Line station is back in service after reopening on Monday on Chicago’s West Side.
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World War II had just ended and Harry S. Truman was president when the Chicago Transit Authority’s Damen Station on the Green Line closed in 1948.

This week, community leaders celebrated the reopening of the station, which is centrally located at Lake Street and Damen Avenue near the United Center and Malcolm X College.

The renovated Damen Station on the Green Line opened its doors on Monday after closing in 1948.
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The eye-catching station will expand CTA access for West Side residents, accommodate business growth in the Kinzie Industrial Corridor and provide more transportation options for fans heading to the stadium, officials said.

“This new station is a groundbreaking achievement for our city,” Mayor Brandon Johnson said at an event on Monday.

The $80 million building features a spacious walkway with a wide wooden roof and a large mural by artist Folayemi Wilson illustrating the history of the West Side. The facade is made of glass, allowing passengers to see the Chicago skyline and glimpses of the station’s interior with its green columns. A glass bridge connects the entry and exit platforms.

The station also offers connections to CTA buses and the opportunity to rent Divvy bikes.

The renovated Damen Station on the Green Line opened its doors on Monday after closing in 1948.
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