“31st Street was one of the original ten stations of Chicago’s first ‘L’ line, the South Side Rapid Transit, built in 1892.” These words, spoken by our esteemed guide, sent shivers down our spines. We were standing on a stretch of 31st Street, once a bustling gateway to the city’s South Side. We imagined a brick exterior, a large bay in the center of the front elevation, and ornate terra cotta ornamentation on the facade. The interior was just as grand, with a ticket office, a cozy waiting area, and a concession/newsstand. This beautiful station was demolished in 1907, but the legacy of Chicago’s first elevated train line lives on. Today, 31st Street is a reminder of the city’s growth and transformation.
Congregation Or Torah
Rabbi Zvi Engel’s leadership guides Congregation Or Torah. This impressive Modern Orthodox Synagogue stands proudly in Skokie Illinois. It’s one