Bloomingdale Line, Elevated public park in Northwest Chicago, United States.
The Bloomingdale Line extends 2.7 miles through Chicago neighborhoods, providing dedicated paths for cyclists, runners, and pedestrians above street level.
The railroad structure, constructed in 1873 for freight transportation, transformed into a public recreational space through extensive renovation completed in 2015.
Local artists display their work through permanent installations and temporary exhibits along the pathway, reflecting the diversity of Chicago neighborhoods.
Multiple access points with stairs and elevators connect the elevated trail to ground level at Western Avenue, Milwaukee Avenue, and Damen Avenue.
The elevated greenway incorporates thirteen bridges across major streets, creating an uninterrupted path through four Chicago neighborhoods.
Location: Illinois
Website: https://bloomingdaletrail.org
GPS coordinates: 41.91380,-87.70200
Latest update: May 16, 2025 06:57
Chicago is explored as a mosaic of neighborhoods, parks, and towers, each telling a part of its story. The city reveals itself through reflections on Lake Michigan, glass facades rising above the river, and museums among the richest in the United States. The journey takes you from a public garden resembling an art gallery to a platform attached to a tower, then to a shopping avenue with architecture competing with storefronts. Cultural centers, iconic stadiums, and ethnic neighborhoods add further dimensions to this urban landscape. Here is a selection of places that show Chicago as it is lived, amidst height, culture, and daily energy.
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Chopin Theatre
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Polonia Triangle
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The Bobs
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Cortland Street Drawbridge
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St. Nicholas Cathedral
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Waller Apartments
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Logan Square Boulevards Historic District
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