Lincoln Square Construction Unearths A Piece Of Pre-CTA History

Block Club Chicago / by Alex V. Hernandez / July 11, 2025

LINCOLN SQUARE — Neighbors are growing fascinated by glimpses of transit history being uncovered bit by bit by crews digging up the street as part of the ongoing Lincoln Square construction project.

Crews have been digging up the stretch of Lincoln Avenue between Leland and Eastwood avenues since last month and through their excavation revealed a set of metal tracks and wooden blocks previously been covered by layers of asphalt.

Curious passersby have posted photos on social media in an effort to figure out the tracks’ origins. Read More Here.