Halsted was a rapid transit station located on the Metropolitan main line of the Chicago "L".

The Metropolitan main line and Logan Square branch commenced operations on May 6, 1895, containing several stations including Halsted.

This proved to produce a hazardous curve of the outer tracks, so the stations were reconfigured between 1898 and 1914.

All platforms involved were wooden and built on a steel structure, and had hipped roof canopies of corrugated tin atop iron canopy frames; the original island platforms had the canopies cover approximately two-thirds of their original lengths, as well as their stairwells.

Its interior had painted walls and ceiling with hardwood finishes, a bathroom and water heater, and a ticket agent's booth and newsstand.