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[ New Search ] Chicago Subway System: Reinforcing the Tunnel Arch Location : Chicago, IL Date : Jun, 1940 Agency : PWA Owner : NARA (SPB) Medium : B&W Photo Control Number : P-3276 Enlarged Image Description : PWA is financing the construction of the first subway system in Chicago, a 7.7 mile double tube system consisting of two routes, State Street (Route 1) and Deerborn Street (Route 2). Workmen preparing to set reinforcement steel for the arch on State Street route. Listed Under: [Transportation][Subways][Chicago Subway System]