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Has sat in abandonment and disarray for the better part of a century – today, we will uncover the forgotten story of the Chicago Tunnels. Around the turn of the century, the City of Chicago was...
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Feb 1, 2023 · Enter the cleverly-named Tunnel and Reservoir Plan – also known as the Deep Tunnel system. It’s that 175-kilometre underground tunnel network set to feature no fewer than three reservoirs that goes right through the heart of downtown Chicago. It’s meant to help manage the overflow and pollution issue.
This massive 175-kilometre tunnel is quietly saving the windy city. For more by The B1M subscribe now - https://bit.ly/the-b1m Full story here - https://theb1m.com/video/the-secret-4......
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- The Pedway System
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Savvy Chicagoans and visitors can make their way around the Loop without ever emerging above ground. That’s thanks to the Pedway, one of the most-visited parts of subterranean Chicago. It’s a series of passageways that connects 50 office buildings, shopping centers, train stations, and parking structures — a particularly handy route during Chicago’...
One of the most famous aspects of Chicago’s underground: the subterranean streets. While names like Lower Wacker may ring a bell, their real claim to fame is their supporting role in The Dark Knight. The Batman film was shot in Chicago, using the lower levels of streets throughout downtown for dramatic car chase scenes. However, the street’s most c...
Chicago is known for its elevated train lines, but lesser known is the network of century-old freight tunnels that criss-cross beneath the city. Built by the Chicago Tunnel Company, the vast system was inhabited by little electric trains that could be used for an array of services, such as carting away ashes, delivering mail, and connecting phone l...
In the mid-1800’s, Chicago officials were seeking a better way to provide clean water for a booming population. The solution: a two-mile tunnel beneath Lake Michigan that could transport fresh water into the city, an innovative feat of engineering for the time. The tunnel was completed in 1866, along with the ornate Water Tower and Pumping Station....
What’s the lowest you can go within Chicago’s city limits? That distinction lies with the Calumet TARP Pumping Station deep beneath the Riverdale neighborhood. The subterranean room lies 365 feet below the surface, making it the lowest inhabitable point in the city. This pumping station is part of a massive underground system known as the Tunnel An...
While some aspects of Chicago’s underground are difficult to access, anyone can stop for a drink in one of these below-ground bars. The Underground This sultry nightclub and bar is tucked away beneath the bustling streets of the River North Neighborhood. With an ever-changing line-up of DJs and themed events, The Underground is best known for its l...
May 25, 2012 · The tunnels stopped carrying cargo in 1959. They sat empty and forgotten for decades until 1992, when one of the tunnels under the Chicago River was punctured. The subsequent flooding inundated most of the system and two dozen downtown buildings with open tunnel connections.
Apr 1, 2021 · According to historical records, there was a rather extensive system of water and maintenance tunnels created underneath both the city and Lake Michigan in the 19th century. Dating back to 1867, they were all part of the massive undertaking to construct the water cribs.
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Jun 1, 2016 · Why was the streetcar system scrapped in Chicago? Was there a streetcar tunnel under the Chicago River? And are there any remnants from the Brookfield Zoo streetcar? Geoffrey Baer tracks down answers for these three questions about Chicago's bygone streetcar heyday.
