Chicago River and Wacker Drive with Loews Hotel Construction

Loews Hotel in Chicago under construction
Loews Hotel in Chicago under construction.

The Chicago River and Wacker Drive are shown with the Loews Hotel under construction in this view of downtown Chicago. Wacker Drive, a major artery, was conceived in the 1920s as a two-level roadway to improve traffic flow and access to the riverfront. The Chicago River, a vital waterway for commerce and transportation, has been engineered and rerouted over time to support the city's growth. The construction of the Loews Hotel signifies ongoing development in the city's central business district.

Photo taken in March 2014.

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