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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
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
Chicago River To many Chicago residents, the Chicago River is a body of water dyed green on St Patrick's Day, or a river that flows backwards from its original mouth at Lake Michigan, or the cause of a 1992 flood in the Loop
Chicago River Timeline Learn about the colorful history of the Chicago River The Chicago River is channelized, turning the sandbar into a navigable channel Chicago is founded Illinois Michigan Canal was built to connect the Chicago River to the Illinois River and down to the Mississippi River