Chicago River

6 photos · 2012–2014

6 photographs tagged Chicago River, 2012–2014.

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Chicago River and illuminated downtown skyline at night featuring Marina City towers and historic buildings.
Marina City rises along the Chicago River at 300 North State Street, completed in 1964 to a design by architect Bertrand Goldberg. Its twin cylindrical towers reach 587 feet across 61 floors, combining apartments with a marina, theater, and parking within the same complex. The Wrigley Building stands nearby at 400-410 North Michigan Avenue, built in two phases between 1920 and 1924 for the William Wrigley Jr. Company and clad in glazed terra cotta. Trump International Hotel & Tower, completed in 2009 from designs by architect Adrian Smith, reaches 1,388 feet across 98 floors, ranking among the tallest buildings along the river.

Marina City and Wrigley Building Along the Chicago River

Wrigley Building and Tribune Tower stand beside the Chicago River in downtown Chicago.
The Wrigley Building and Tribune Tower line Michigan Avenue at the Chicago River in downtown Chicago. The early-20th-century landmarks sit beside later office and residential towers in the Near North Side and Loop river corridor. The Chicago River links these downtown districts and carries bridge, boat, and pedestrian traffic through the center of the city.

Wrigley Building and Tribune Tower, Chicago River

Renovation off the London Guarantee Building, Chicago
Renovation of the London Guarantee Building in Chicago with the Chicago River in the background. The building recently celebrated 100 years since it was finished in 1923.

Renovation of the London Guarantee Building, Chicago

Loews Chicago Hotel construction rises near the Chicago River and Wacker Drive in downtown Chicago.
Loews Chicago Hotel construction rises near the Chicago River in the Streeterville area of downtown Chicago. The hotel site is near North Park Drive and East North Water Street, close to the river’s route toward Lake Michigan. Wacker Drive follows the south bank of the river as a two-level downtown roadway designed to separate local access from through traffic.

Loews Chicago Hotel Construction, Chicago River

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.

State Street Bridge and Marina Towers, Chicago

The State Street Bridge, completed in 1919, spans the Chicago River, connecting the city's north and south sides. The bascule bridge is a vital part of Chicago's transportation network.
The State Street Bridge, completed in 1919, spans the Chicago River, connecting the city's north and south sides. This bascule bridge is a vital piece of Chicago's transportation network, facilitating vehicular and pedestrian traffic over the busy waterway. The surrounding architecture reflects the city's growth, with the distinctive Marina City towers visible to the west and other prominent skyscrapers lining the riverfront. The bridge's design and its role in urban connectivity highlight Chicago's history as a major transportation hub.

State Street Bridge over Chicago River with Smith & Wollensky

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