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 ›
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Another Milestone
There was a time, not so long ago really, in February 2013 when we started writing this blog, and we had practically no readers. It seemed that, no matter how good the posts were (and some of the early posts… Read More ›
December @CERA: Going Down Under
Our Next Program: Friday, December 26, 2014 1900 hrs / 7:00pm University Center 525 S State St, Chicago, IL 60605 ESCAPE THE POLAR VORTEX, WE’RE GOING DOWN UNDER! December is sure to bring with it much in the way of… 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 ›
On a Personal Note
FYI, as of November 11th, I have stepped down from the CERA Board, the position of president, and the archivist for CERA. My personal health has caused me to take these actions as well as the declining health of my… 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 ›
