History
Racine was built in 1905–06 during the first years of the Englewood branch's existence. The station was designed in the Greek revival style by architect Earl Nielson. The original station building and platform still remain at the site, as Racine has not undergone any major renovations since it opened. Racine is the only original Englewood station that has not been demolished or rebuilt.
Racine entered service on February 25, 1907. It briefly served as the terminus of the Englewood branch before it was extended to Loomis in July of the same year. The station was originally known as Center Avenue; it changed its name when Center Avenue changed its name to Racine Avenue. When the CTA instituted A/B skip-stop service in 1949, Racine, along with the entire Englewood branch, became an "A" station.
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