The Chicago Harbor From Rush St. Bridge
Description
- Creators
- Chicago Lithographic Co., Lithographer
- Jevne & Almini, Publisher
- Sheahan, James W., Author
- Item Type
- Lithographs
- Inscriptions
- The Chicago Harbor
From Rush St. Bridge
Published by Jevne & Almini
Chicago Lith. 152 & 154 Clark St.
Chicago Harbor
We give this moonlight view of the mouth of Chicago river, as it empties into Lake Michigan. It is taken from Rush-street bridge, and tells its own story. On the right are warehouses and elevators, and on the north are factories. The propellor Antelope is nearing the bridge, and the beacon upon the north pier is shedding its rags upon the water.
At the mouth of the river was formerly a bar, which obstructed the entrance to vessels heavily freighted, and causing serious disasters in stormy weather. This, however, has been dredged out and the entrance is now safe for vessels drawing any depth of water.
The view from the north pier upon a bright night, when the lake with its broad expanse of water is dotted with steamers illuminated by many coloured lights, and when the white canvas of the sailing vessels is reflected in the rippling waves, is animated and charming.
This view, with that of a former number, entitled Rush-street Bridge, gives all that portion of the river lying east of State street. - Subject(s)
- Language of Item
- English
- Geographic Coverage
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Illinois, United States
Latitude: 41.8885710301506 Longitude: -87.6223481452942
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- Creative Commons licence
[more details]- Copyright Statement
- Public domain: Copyright has expired according to the applicable Canadian or American laws. No restrictions on use.
- Recommended Citation
- from Chicago Illustrated, (Chicago: Jevne & Almini, 1866-67)
- Contact
- Maritime History of the Great LakesEmail:walter@maritimehistoryofthegreatlakes.ca
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