- Chicago River - Wikipedia
The Chicago River is a system of rivers and canals with a combined length of 156 miles (251 km) [1] that runs through the city of Chicago, including its center (the Chicago Loop) [2]
- Chicago River | History, Description, Map, Facts | Britannica
Chicago River, navigable stream that originally flowed into Lake Michigan after being formed by the north and south branches about 1 mile (1 6 km) west of the lake, in Chicago, northeastern Illinois, U S
- About the River - Friends of the Chicago River
For some people, the 156-mile Chicago River is best known for its scenic architectural boat tours and beautiful riverwalk But the river that flows through the heart of downtown Chicago, past forest preserves and parks, and all kinds of urban and suburban communities is the lifeblood of the region
- How Did They Reverse the Chicago River? - The Institute for . . .
The Chicago River was reversed by a series of monumental engineering projects that culminated in diverting its flow away from Lake Michigan and towards the Mississippi River basin
- The Chicago River was a toxic wasteland. Now its an urban . . .
Chicagoans have long avoided the Chicago River—a waterway once so heavily polluted that its stench could make people sick Since French explorers first charted it in 1673, the river has
- The History of the Chicago River | The Chicago River Tour . . .
Chicago has persevered both because of and in spite of its river and only through great feats of ingenuity, hard work, and sheer will We have deepened and dredged the river, widened it, and even reversed its flow This is the story of the Chicago River
- The Chicago River: Its History and Transformation
Long before skyscrapers lined its banks, the Chicago River was a vital artery for the Native American tribes inhabiting the region Known for its strategic location, the river served as an essential link between the Great Lakes and the Mississippi River watershed
- About The River - McCormick Bridgehouse Chicago River Museum
Full of character and beauty, today the Chicago River is a backbone to forest preserves, parks, industry, skyscrapers, historic bridges and homes from it northernmost headwaters to Lockport, Illinois Learn more about Chicago River history, ecology and its cultural and economic impact
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