Milwaukee subways

[Lookout Kid]

Originally Posted by 43north87west

I don't think it would be practical for a city built on soft ground.

Chicago has two subway lines (in addition to the Els), and our ground is swampier and softer than Milwaukee's. It can be done! I think it's actually easier than drilling through the bedrock like they did in Manhattan.

In fact, I'm about to go hop on a subway now. Bye!

[city414]

Originally Posted by Milwaukee Nick

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84th Street in Milwaukee

never seen this before and they say we cant/couldnt have trains

84th st where,i cant believe we had an el train...i knew about street cars though

[#Littledog]

I would love a subway system.

[Nuclear_Art]

Originally Posted by city414

never seen this before and they say we cant/couldnt have trains

84th st where,i cant believe we had an el train...i knew about street cars though

That was the interurban line on an overpass. Not exactly an El although it did cross the Menomonee Valley on a very long bridge.

[Milwaukee Nick]

city414-
Pretty cool, right? It definitely is reminiscent of an el train.

Nuclear_Art-
Good call. It´s true, the Menomonee Valley had some long spans where the interurban was elevated, also evocative of an el train.