Kenwood branch | |||
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Overview | |||
Locale | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | ||
Termini | |||
Stations | 6 | ||
Service | |||
Type | Rapid transit | ||
System | Chicago 'L' | ||
Operator(s) | Chicago Transit Authority (1947–1957) Chicago Rapid Transit Company (1924–1947) South Side Elevated Railroad (1907–1924) | ||
History | |||
Opened | September 20, 1907 | ||
Closed | December 1, 1957[1] | ||
Technical | |||
Line length | 1.25 mi (2.01 km) | ||
Character | Elevated | ||
Track gauge | 4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) | ||
Electrification | Third rail, 600 V DC | ||
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The Kenwood branch was a rapid transit line which was part of the Chicago 'L' system from 1907 to 1957. The branch served the Kenwood neighborhood of Chicago and consisted of six elevated stations. It opened on September 20, 1907 and closed on December 1, 1957.