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Proposal for new development, River North
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Map of Chicago's Near North Side drawn by C. William Brubaker, showing a number of development proposals, including areas of mixed-use development; enhancement of the riverfront along the North Branch of the Chicago River with a new park and a riverside drive, and a new subway line serving the area; an improved, tree-lined Chicago Avenue and a tree-lined North Orleans Street; and an area designated "Recycled and New Buildings" for renovation and repurposing of existing buildings.
Date:
1978
Collection:
C. William Brubaker Collection
Access:
Public access
Manufacturing and warehouse buildings, River North
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Map of Chicago's Near North Side drawn by C. William Brubaker, showing general locations of manufacturing and warehouse buildings which could be converted for new uses.
Date:
1978
Collection:
C. William Brubaker Collection
Access:
Public access
Building demolition, River North
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View of building demolition in progress, looking northwest from the intersection of North Orleans Street and West Huron Street.
Date:
1989
Collection:
C. William Brubaker Collection
Access:
Public access
Proposal for new development, River North
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Map of Chicago's Near North Side drawn by C. William Brubaker, showing recent development and locations for proposed development, including the Wolf Point Landings Apartments along the North Branch of the Chicago River, and a heliport on Wolf Point itself (both unbuilt). Three areas marked "Recycling" indicate locations of existing manufacturing and warehouse buildings which could be renovated and repurposed. The site of the John Moir Trust Building on the north side of the Chicago River is highlighted as a location with "future potential".
Date:
1978
Collection:
C. William Brubaker Collection
Access:
Public access
Development along the Chicago River, west of Michigan Avenue
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Map drawn by C. William Brubaker showing major structures along the north side of the Chicago River, west of Michigan Avenue.
Date:
1980
Collection:
C. William Brubaker Collection
Access:
Public access
Vacant land in River North, 1985
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Map of Chicago's Near North Side drawn by C. William Brubaker, showing parcels of vacant land between North LaSalle Street and the North Branch of the Chicago River in 1985.
Date:
1985
Collection:
C. William Brubaker Collection
Access:
Public access
Building demolition, River North
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View of building demolition in progress on the west side of North Orleans Street, between West Huron and West Superior Street. Water is being sprayed by a fire truck to control dust.
Date:
1989
Collection:
C. William Brubaker Collection
Access:
Public access
Proposal for mixed-use development, River North
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Site plan drawn by C. William Brubaker showing a possible development configuration on a single city block. The plan combines a repurposed manufacturing loft, another loft converted to an office building, a new office building, and a new parking structure.
Date:
1978
Collection:
C. William Brubaker Collection
Access:
Public access
Development on the Near North Side, west of Michigan Avenue
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Hand-drawn map by C. William Brubaker, highlighting development on the Near North Side, between North Michigan Avenue and North LaSalle Street.
Date:
1980
Collection:
C. William Brubaker Collection
Access:
Public access

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Geographic Location: River North (Chicago, Ill.)   Subject Topic: Community development, Urban   Remove all