Our Next Program: Friday, March 27, 2015 1900 hrs / 7:00pm University Center (Map) 525 S State St Fl 2 Chicago, Illinois One block north of Harrison Street Red Line station Celebrating the Centennial of George Krambles My Uncle George… Read More ›
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Trolley Ridin’ In Kenosha
Eric Bronsky shared these photos taken at 56th Street and 1st Avenue in Kenosha during a Skokie Park District Seniors outing on March 11. Having helped to plan the trip to the Kenosha Public Museum and the nearby Jelly Belly… Read More ›
Tonight @CERA – The North Side “L”
Our Next Program: Friday, November 28, 2014 1900 hrs / 7:00pm University Center (Map) The North Side “L” by Bruce Moffat Long-time CERA member and author Bruce Moffat recounts the history of Chicago’s North Side “L” in this informative and… Read More ›
Giving Thanks – Part 2
In this Thanksgiving post, we are grateful for the North Shore Line, that fabled interurban that sped between Chicago and Milwaukee, giving faithful service right up until the early morning hours of January 21, 1963. Central Electric Railfans’ Association had… Read More ›
Chicago Subway Plans From 1911
Chicago’s first subway opened 71 years ago, during World War II. But the planning for subways goes back at least 30 years earlier. We received a call the other day from Beverly Petzhold, the widow of Charlie Petzhold. Charlie was… Read More ›
Giving Thanks – Part 1
With turkey day less than two weeks away, there is so much to be thankful for at this time of the year. Therefore, we thought it would be fitting to write a few posts this month about all the things… Read More ›
CERA News for November 13, 2014
CERA News for November 2014 Used Book Exchange The CERA Used Book Exchange is taking this month off. The continued availability of used books is dependent on the generosity of our Members, and we thank you for both your donations… Read More ›
CTA Retires the 2400s
Videos of CTA 2400-series “L” cars in Orange Line service on June 17, 2014. (CERA Archives) CTA Retires Last Of 2400-Series Train Cars Built In 1970s November 3, 2014 7:34 AM CHICAGO (CBS) – The CTA is marking another milestone… Read More ›
November @CERA – The North Side “L”
Our Next Program: Friday, November 28, 2014 1900 hrs / 7:00pm University Center (Map) The North Side “L” by Bruce Moffat Long-time CERA member and author Bruce Moffat recounts the history of Chicago’s North Side “L” in this informative and… Read More ›
CERA News for 10-26-2014
Here’s something you don’t see every day… a cat riding on a CTA “L” train. Looks like this couple takes their cat everywhere they go. (Blue Line, October 22, 2014) CERA News for 10-26-2014 We wish to thank everyone who… Read More ›
