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[ New Search ] Chicago Subway System: Men Hand-Mining Location : Chicago, IL Date : Jun, 1940 Agency : PWA Owner : NARA (SPB) Medium : B&W Photo Control Number : 3284 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). Men hand-mining. Listed Under: [Transportation][Subways][Chicago Subway System]