Stock Yards branch

Stock Yards branch
Construction of the Stock Yards 'L'
Overview
StatusClosed
LocaleChicago, Illinois, U.S.
Termini
Stations8
Service
TypeRapid transit
SystemChicago 'L'
Operator(s)Chicago Transit Authority (1947–1957)
Chicago Rapid Transit Company (1924–1947)
South Side Elevated Railroad (1908–1924)
History
OpenedApril 8, 1908
ClosedOctober 6, 1957
Technical
Line length2.9 mi (4.7 km)
CharacterElevated
Track gauge4 ft 8+12 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge
ElectrificationThird rail, 600 V DC
Route map
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The Stock Yards branch was a rapid transit line which was part of the Chicago 'L' system from 1908 to 1957. The branch served the Union Stock Yards and the Canaryville neighborhood of Chicago and consisted of eight elevated stations. It opened on April 8, 1908, and closed on October 6, 1957.