Chicago's Lost Freight L - The 606 Elevated Rail Path History

Explore the transformation of Chicago's historic Bloomingdale Line into the modern 606 Trail in this educational video that delves into urban development and adaptive reuse. Learn about the 2.7-mile elevated greenway's origins as a freight rail viaduct built in the early 1900s, which served the Chicago & Pacific Railroad through neighborhoods like Wicker Park, Bucktown, Logan Square, and Humboldt Park. Discover how this abandoned industrial corridor evolved from a solution to street-level congestion into a contemporary public space, completed in 2015. Examine the trail's current role as a recreational destination featuring landscaped pathways, art installations, and neighborhood connectivity, while understanding how it preserves and celebrates Chicago's industrial heritage through innovative urban design.