EPISODE · Oct 14, 2024 · 59 MIN
Ep. 3 - The Backward River of Chicago Pt.1
from Informatorium 56 - i56 pod · host i56
In this episode we look at Chicago and the Chicago River, starting with European exploration of the area through the founding and explosive growth of Chicago as it becomes the transportation hub of the U.S. Finally, we discuss the completion of the I&M canal which creates an all water route from the Atlantic to the Gulf of Mexico.
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In this episode we look at Chicago and the Chicago River, starting with European exploration of the area through the founding and explosive growth of Chicago as it becomes the transportation hub of the U.S. Finally, we discuss the completion of the I&M canal which creates an all water route from the Atlantic to the Gulf of Mexico.
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