tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7577633936396294153.post5693367233596070527..comments2024-03-29T05:00:50.812-05:00Comments on Industrial History: Milwaukee's Removed "JO" Bridge near Kinzie StreetDennis DeBrulerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13992361354510209661noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7577633936396294153.post-57383896882569858172015-09-10T13:35:02.077-05:002015-09-10T13:35:02.077-05:00The bridge also carried the commuter trains of the...The bridge also carried the commuter trains of the Chicago & Evanston, a Milwaukee Road subsidiary. It followed a circuitous route and was built as a competitive service to the Chicago & North Western. They built a number of impressive station's, including one in Uptown. The service was not well patronized, and a large part of the right-of-way was ceded to the Northwestern Elevated Railroad, today's CTA Red and Brown Line service. A few industries, like coal and lumber yards, continued to be serviced by the rapid transit system with a ground level connection at Wilson Ave. with the Milwaukee Road.Dave Daruszkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10090787021964651919noreply@blogger.com