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Monday, November 3, 2008

Michigan Avenue bridge marker - bridge open to traffic





Southeast corner and Northwest corner have the same marker.
It marks the date that the bridge opens for traffic.. May 14th 1920...





For more on.. [click on the link]
# Sculptures and markers on Michigan Avenue bridge..
# Defense, Regeneration, The Pioneers, and The Discoverers..
# Plaque in honor of Louis Jolliet & Pere Jacques Marquette.
# Plaque in honor of La Salle & Henry De Tonti..
# Celebrating the bridge opening....
# The importance of Chicago River in early Chicago development..
# Granite squares commemorating Chicago Gateway Green committee efforts..
# Site of Fort Dearborn...
# Bust of Pointe DuSable.. click here..
# Site of McKinzie Mansion...
Posted by Jyoti at Monday, November 03, 2008

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