The CTA's Quincy station has long been one of the most well-preserved facilities within the El system, boasting vintage-styled signage, polished wood floors and a replica of the ticket booth where passengers purchased their fares when the location opened in 1897. Yesterday, a report from Streetsblog Chicago revealed that the station will receive an $18.2 million renovation, which will include replacing the station's aging stairs, making improvements to the lighting and giving most of the fixtures a fresh coat of paint.
Two elevators, which will finally make the platform accessible to riders with disabilities, are the most notable additions to the station. The updates are part of the CTA's larger (if rather lethargic) efforts to make all of its stations wheelchair accessible within the next 20 years.
Thankfully, the Quincy station won't lose any of its old-fashioned charm—its vintage elements will be preserved, so it should still be a popular spot for period movies to shoot pivotal train-related scenes.
Work on the station will begin later this year, and the station is expected to remain open during construction, according to the Chicago Tribune.