History of State Street: How It Remained a Great Street
Was State Street always such a vital part of the city? How did it become the heart of the Loop?
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Was State Street always such a vital part of the city? How did it become the heart of the Loop?
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Surprisingly, only some locals and far fewer travelers know about the Palmer House’s chocolate brownie despite its notable history.
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Elevated tracks appeared to be the right choice, as subways were too expensive to consider. And so the first ‘L’ train (then Chicago and South Side Rapid Transit Railroad) was built in 1892, and its inaugural journey took place on June 6, spanning 3.6 miles in 14 minutes.
2 MIN READ – Couch Place, or the Alley of the Death, is an eerie back street in Chicago that has a tragic history. Some people passing through claim that the alley is haunted. Do you know what happened here?
4 MIN READ – In a neighborhood like the Loop, every building has a story. In addition to the rich history of State Street, “that great street,” read on to learn about the significance of some of your favorite businesses and institutions. You might be surprised how many historic spots you didn’t know you’ve been walking past in “Everyone’s Neighborhood.”
In the summer of 2018, Chicago City Council passed an ordinance to rename Congress Parkway after Ida B. Wells Drive to honor the civil rights leader’s remarkable legacy of social and political heroism.