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Continuing my sporadic tour of the Beverly/Morgan Park historic station district. This 1892 station at 111th is a rarity for having a 3 story section originally used to house railroad workers. It was designed by John T Long, better known as the architect behind the Yale Apartments in Englewood.
Apr 22, 2025, 6:19 PM
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