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My goodness, I never realized the stockyards were that big. The smell alone must have been over powering! On a further note, looking up the Chicago-Illinois Canal revealed a lot of stunning information. Did you know that before the canal was built (starting in the 1830’s) Chicago was basically just a swamp town? The link between Lake Michigan and the Mississippi (the I&M) provided a wonderful shortcut for not only businesses but pioneers going west! I want to go down and look at that area! It was eventually closed around 1930 and was replaced by the Chicago Sanitary and ship canal that actually reversed the direction of the river flow! (the name makes me think they were dealing with all that animal slaughter refuse – good thing!) The area that was settled after the first canal was built has been named the first National Heritage area. There must be some beautiful homes to see down there!
I just found this: " In 1933, the Illinois Waterway was completed and the I&M Canal was closed to navigation. Since then, the canal has been developed for recreation, with the addition of shelters and picnic areas and renovation of the tow path for hiking and bicycling. Interpretive programs and information centers are located at key locations along the trail." Looks like a great trip, maybe over a couple of days. Anybody else been there?
Across the street from City Hall is the “Chicago Picasso,” which was unveiled in 1967. Picasso was offered $100,000 but said he wanted to make his work a gift to the city.
ddjg about 10 hours ago
And LNIS becomes more firmly like a travelogue: a magnificent one in cartoons, never duplicated or surpassed, no doubt!
Caerin Premium Member about 8 hours ago
My goodness, I never realized the stockyards were that big. The smell alone must have been over powering! On a further note, looking up the Chicago-Illinois Canal revealed a lot of stunning information. Did you know that before the canal was built (starting in the 1830’s) Chicago was basically just a swamp town? The link between Lake Michigan and the Mississippi (the I&M) provided a wonderful shortcut for not only businesses but pioneers going west! I want to go down and look at that area! It was eventually closed around 1930 and was replaced by the Chicago Sanitary and ship canal that actually reversed the direction of the river flow! (the name makes me think they were dealing with all that animal slaughter refuse – good thing!) The area that was settled after the first canal was built has been named the first National Heritage area. There must be some beautiful homes to see down there!
Caerin Premium Member about 8 hours ago
I just found this: " In 1933, the Illinois Waterway was completed and the I&M Canal was closed to navigation. Since then, the canal has been developed for recreation, with the addition of shelters and picnic areas and renovation of the tow path for hiking and bicycling. Interpretive programs and information centers are located at key locations along the trail." Looks like a great trip, maybe over a couple of days. Anybody else been there?
royq27 about 7 hours ago
I don’t think Nemo’s breakfast could be near as interesting as his dreams…
Pequod about 3 hours ago
Across the street from City Hall is the “Chicago Picasso,” which was unveiled in 1967. Picasso was offered $100,000 but said he wanted to make his work a gift to the city.