State Street Bridge and Marina Towers, Chicago

The State Street Bridge crosses the Chicago River, with the Marina City towers visible to the west in downtown Chicago.
The State Street Bridge crosses the Chicago River, with the Marina City towers visible to the west in downtown Chicago.

The State Street Bridge spans the Chicago River in downtown Chicago, connecting the Loop to the Near North Side. Completed in 1949, this bascule bridge replaced an earlier structure and is a vital artery for vehicular and pedestrian traffic. To the west, the distinctive Marina City towers, designed by Bertrand Goldberg and completed in 1964, rise above the riverfront. These mixed-use buildings, with their unique cylindrical design, were a pioneering development in urban living and remain a prominent feature of the Chicago skyline.

Photo taken in December 2012.

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