City Streets
Yes, Tory Hill Is a Street
It was named to commemorate the old Irish neighborhood obliterated by a freeway.
Jan 14th, 2016 by Carl Baehr
Michigan Street Had a Mob Riot
And a dispute involving the streetcar, which ultimately won the day.
Jan 8th, 2016 by Carl Baehr
Van Buren Named After Democratic Vice-President
Solomon Juneau was a Democrat and named many streets after members of his party.
Dec 17th, 2015 by Carl Baehr
Highland Was Known as “Sauerkraut Boulevard”
It was also Johnson St. and Prairie St. before its name changed.
Dec 11th, 2015 by Carl Baehr
Marshall Street Attracted Orphans
Not to mention delinquent boys. Yet it was named after a famed judge.
Dec 3rd, 2015 by Carl Baehr
The Short Swampy History of Chicago Street
Built on a marsh, it became a magnet for immigrants.
Nov 19th, 2015 by Carl Baehr
Astor Street Was For The “Bluebellies”
The highest point between lake and river was where wealthiest people settled.
Nov 12th, 2015 by Carl Baehr
Ogden and Lyon Almost Obliterated
Park East Freeway would have run to lakefront, eliminating both streets.
Nov 5th, 2015 by Carl Baehr
Paving Prospect Pitted Neighbor Against Neighbor
In 1895, neighbors wrestled over an issue: should the street be paved with asphalt or wooden blocks?
Oct 31st, 2015 by Carl Baehr
Farwell Developed Due To Streetcar
And was named after the man who claimed he saved Vice-president Andrew Johnson.
Oct 23rd, 2015 by Carl Baehr
Wells Street Has Quite a History
That includes the impact of plutocrat Daniel Wells, Greta Garbo and an Irish/German riot.
Oct 15th, 2015 by Carl Baehr
Broadway, the Street of Tragedies
Three of the most tragic incidents in city history happened on Broadway.
Oct 8th, 2015 by Carl Baehr
