Michigan Avenue Bridge (Chicago, Illinois)
USA /
Illinois /
Chicago /
Chicago, Illinois /
North Michigan Avenue, 376
World
/ USA
/ Illinois
/ Chicago
World / United States / Illinois
moveable bridge, road bridge, historic landmark, bas-relief
Built between 1917 and 1920, this is one of two double-deck roadway bridges that span the river. The bridge houses contain relief carvings which depict the European settlement of Chicago. The southwest tower houses a museum.
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Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michigan_Avenue_Bridge
Nearby cities:
Coordinates: 41°53'19"N 87°37'27"W
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- Chautauqua Institution 674 km
- Battlefield of Fort George National Historic Site 713 km
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- Chicago Loop 1.1 km
- Near North Side 1.2 km
- Streeterville 1.3 km
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- The Playpen 1.4 km
- Chicago Harbor 1.7 km
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