1929

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The State Street Council forms to promote the business interests of State Street from Wacker Drive to Van Buren Street, following The Great Depression.

1977

In an effort to encourage more pedestrian traffic and increased revenues for stores, the State Street Council initiates planning, construction and marketing for the State Street pedestrian mall, closing State Street to vehicular traffic excluding buses and taxis.

1979

The State Street pedestrian mall opens to pedestrians, buses and taxis, and permanently closes to vehicular traffic.

1929

Heading

The State Street Council forms to promote the business interests of State Street from Wacker Drive to Van Buren Street, following The Great Depression.

1977

In an effort to encourage more pedestrian traffic and increased revenues for stores, the State Street Council initiates planning, construction and marketing for the State Street pedestrian mall, closing State Street to vehicular traffic excluding buses and taxis.

1979

The State Street pedestrian mall opens to pedestrians, buses and taxis, and permanently closes to vehicular traffic.

1929

Heading

The State Street Council forms to promote the business interests of State Street from Wacker Drive to Van Buren Street, following The Great Depression.

1977

In an effort to encourage more pedestrian traffic and increased revenues for stores, the State Street Council initiates planning, construction and marketing for the State Street pedestrian mall, closing State Street to vehicular traffic excluding buses and taxis.

1979

The State Street pedestrian mall opens to pedestrians, buses and taxis, and permanently closes to vehicular traffic.

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1929

Heading

The State Street Council forms to promote the business interests of State Street from Wacker Drive to Van Buren Street, following The Great Depression.

1977

Heading

In an effort to encourage more pedestrian traffic and increased revenues for stores, the State Street Council initiates planning, construction and marketing for the State Street pedestrian mall, closing State Street to vehicular traffic excluding buses and taxis.

1979

Heading

The State Street pedestrian mall opens to pedestrians, buses and taxis, and permanently closes to vehicular traffic.