Ogilvie Transportation Center
Ogilvie Transportation Center
Currently serving the three commuter rail line of Metra's Union Pacific District, and occupying two square blocks stands the Ogilvie Transportation Center. From it's beginning the Ogilvie Transportation Center has been the main terminal for all the intercity and commuter trains of the Chicago and Northwestern Railway.
The Center has stood firm and strong for many years, becoming a Chicago institution. Olgilvie Transportation Center was and is always there for all who have needed transportation to and from work, hospitals, and other daily activities. Over 40,000 passengers pass through the Center daily.
As is in any large city there are transportation depots, some of older vintage than others, seen by the majority of people on a daily basis.
From an architectural point of view such a huge building does not have to be an ugly one. And major efforts were put forth on behalf of this Transportation Center to avoid such an occurrence. The decorative clocks give testament to a time when fedora wearing gentlemen rushed to the platforms to catch the last train out of town, after a busy day at work. But, Chicago is being recreated, and with this recreation comes plans to give this old timer a new face-lift.
If you decide to visit the Ogilvie Transportation Center and find yourself hungry don't despair, there are many eateries right there.
You will find Burrito Beach; a Chicago based Mexican restaurant specializing in as it names states, burritos. Boston Blackies boasting the very best half-pound burger in the city accompanied with loaded potato skins, or steak fries. Then there is Manginos serving subs of all varieties, while a bit pricey, also huge. And Ranalli's offers some of the best Italian food around. You will find a mixed crowd of family, college students, and neighborhood folks. Pepperoni and vegetarian panzerotti is the house specialty.
Currently serving the three commuter rail line of Metra's Union Pacific District, and occupying two square blocks stands the Ogilvie Transportation Center. From it's beginning the Ogilvie Transportation Center has been the main terminal for all the intercity and commuter trains of the Chicago and Northwestern Railway.
The Center has stood firm and strong for many years, becoming a Chicago institution. Olgilvie Transportation Center was and is always there for all who have needed transportation to and from work, hospitals, and other daily activities. Over 40,000 passengers pass through the Center daily.
As is in any large city there are transportation depots, some of older vintage than others, seen by the majority of people on a daily basis.
From an architectural point of view such a huge building does not have to be an ugly one. And major efforts were put forth on behalf of this Transportation Center to avoid such an occurrence. The decorative clocks give testament to a time when fedora wearing gentlemen rushed to the platforms to catch the last train out of town, after a busy day at work. But, Chicago is being recreated, and with this recreation comes plans to give this old timer a new face-lift.
If you decide to visit the Ogilvie Transportation Center and find yourself hungry don't despair, there are many eateries right there.
You will find Burrito Beach; a Chicago based Mexican restaurant specializing in as it names states, burritos. Boston Blackies boasting the very best half-pound burger in the city accompanied with loaded potato skins, or steak fries. Then there is Manginos serving subs of all varieties, while a bit pricey, also huge. And Ranalli's offers some of the best Italian food around. You will find a mixed crowd of family, college students, and neighborhood folks. Pepperoni and vegetarian panzerotti is the house specialty.
