The Loop
circuit of elevated rail that forms the hub of the Chicago 'L' system in the United States
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Summary
The Loop is a fixed construction[1]. It ranks in the top 0.65% of fixed construction entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,284 views/month, #3 of 464).[2]
Key Facts
- Located in the administrative territorial entity: Chicago[3]
- Country: United States[4]
- Instance of: circle route[5], rapid transit line[6]
- Owned by: Chicago Transit Authority[7]
- Operator: Chicago Transit Authority[8]
- Made from material: steel[9], wood[10]
- Location: Chicago Loop[11]
- Part of: Chicago "L"[12]
- Commons category: The Loop (CTA)[13]
- Inception: 1897[14]
- Topic's main category: Category:The Loop (CTA)[15]
- Topic has template: Template:The Loop stations[16]
- Date of official opening: September 6, 1897[17]
- Different from: Chicago Loop[18]
- Route diagram template: Template:The Loop (CTA)[19]
- State of use: in use[20]
Why It Matters
The Loop has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[21] It is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[22]