CHICAGO'S LOST STATIONS

NEW YORK CENTRAL

Joliet Branch

Branch extended from Michigan Central main line east of Gary, to Joliet. Passenger service operated until 1925.

Milepost locations are indicated, distance from East Gary.

Exact locations are not available for all stations.

Joliet (44.5) - station was located northeast of the intersection of Washington St. and Union St., on the south side of the track. After 1912, when Joliet Union Station opened, trains used Union Station.

Spencer (37.1) - station was likely located at Spencer Rd.

Frankfort (32.5) - station was located north of the intersection of Ash St. and Kansas St., on the south side of the track.

Matteson (24.8) - station was likely located east of the Illinois Central overpass.

Chicago Heights (21.4) - station was located southwest of the crossing with the Chicago & Eastern Illinois, south of Independence Rd.

MAPPING THE STATIONS

Locations of stations, using Google Maps. Satellite views are also available.

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