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river and buildings in downtown Chicago Chicago Riverwalk
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physical features of the Chicago-area waterway system Chicago River bridge Chicago River bridges flow of the Chicago River before and after 1900
The video thumbnail image shows a black and white bridge over blue water. Blue arrows show that the flow of the water was switched from one direction to the other.
SS Eastland Eastland disaster
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Tower Bridge over the Thames River in London, England. Opened in 1894. Remains an Important Traffic Route with 40,000 Crossings Every Day.
Guess the City by Its River Quiz
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Water and its Varying Forms
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Eastland disaster infographic, July 24, 1915, Chicago, Illinois. shipwreck. Use for BTN/SPT.
100th Anniversary of the Eastland Disaster
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100th Anniversary of Chicago’s Flag
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Timeline of the American Civil Rights Movement
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10 of the World’s Most Dangerous Fish
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State Street Bridge in downtown Chicago closing through mid-November for emergency repairs • Apr. 12, 2025, 1:20 AM ET (CBS)
Shedd Aquarium scientists researching health of the Chicago River • Apr. 4, 2025, 7:08 AM ET (CBS)
Shedd Aquarium researchers track fish to study health of Chicago River • Apr. 4, 2025, 2:33 AM ET (CBS)
Giant Bertie Bott's Every Flavour Beans float on Chicago River ahead of grand opening of Harry Potter Shop • Apr. 1, 2025, 9:36 AM ET (CBS)

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river and buildings in downtown Chicago
Chicago Riverwalk
physical features of the Chicago-area waterway system
Chicago River bridge
Chicago River bridges
flow of the Chicago River before and after 1900
SS Eastland
Eastland disaster
map of the mouth of the Chicago River c. 1855
The vidoe thumbnail image shows a two-sided bridge lifting and separating at the center. A blue circle highlights the open section.
The video thumbnail image shows a black and white bridge over blue water. Blue arrows show that the flow of the water was switched from one direction to the other.
One of America's worst maritime disasters: The SS Eastland
See recovery workers righting the capsized Eastland in the Chicago River, 1915
Witness attempts to rescue and recover passengers from the capsized steamship Eastland in Chicago
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Tower Bridge over the Thames River in London, England. Opened in 1894. Remains an Important Traffic Route with 40,000 Crossings Every Day.
Guess the City by Its River Quiz
water glass on white background. (drink; clear; clean water; liquid)
Water and its Varying Forms