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Daniel Burnham is known for his influence on the preservation of the Chicago lakeshore and the creation of Northerly Island; but one of his greatest contributions may very well be The Michigan Avenue Bridge which was one of the linchpins in his “Plan for Chicago”. The Beaux Arts-style bridge today connects north and south Michigan Avenue across the Chicago River. It is constructed as a Double Bascule Trunnion allowing clearance for boat traffic through the river and into Lake Michigan.
Daniel Burnham is known for his influence on the preservation of the Chicago lakeshore and the creation of Northerly Island; but one of his greatest contributions may very well be The Michigan Avenue Bridge which was one of the linchpins in his “Plan for Chicago”. The Beaux Arts-style bridge today connects north and south Michigan Avenue across the Chicago River. It is constructed as a Double Bascule Trunnion allowing clearance for boat traffic through the river and into Lake Michigan.
It is the Chicago River (156 miles long) which winds through Chicago and along Wacker Drive . It creates,in combination with towering skyscrapers, some of the most eye catching views one could possibly imagine. Those views are the focal point for the new Trump Tower which itself will add eye candy to the sparkling nite lites shimmering upon the waterway.
You should avail yourself of the numerous architectural boat tours which at the Michigan Avenue Bridge or Navy Pier.Try these links:- Wendella Archtecture Tour- First Lady Architecture Cruises- Shoreline Architecture Cruises
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