Chicago in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Trail Blazer
Sleipner
First vessel direct from Europe destined for Chicago
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, May 15, 2019
1. Trail Blazer Marker
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The Norwegian sailing ship
Sleipner
left Bergen, Norway- May 23, 1862
arrived Chicago- August 2, 1862
this ship, carrying 107 passengers and 350 tons of cargo
moored at this location in the Chicago River. The Sleipner
called again in 1863, 1864 and 1865 thus paving the way
for overseas- Great Lakes transportation by water
this centennial plaque is a gift to the
City of Chicago
from the Norwegian- Americans of the Midwest
affixed on August 2, 1962Erected 1962 by The Norwegian- Americans of the Midwest.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels.
Location. 41° 53.278′ N, 87° 37.693′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. Marker is on North State Street, on the left when traveling north. Marker is on the north tower of the Bataan- Corregidor Memorial Bridge. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 312 N State St, Chicago IL 60654, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Bataan- Corregidor Memorial Bridge (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Chicago's First Movable Bridge
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, May 15, 2019
2. Trail Blazer Marker
full view of marker on bridge tower
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Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, May 15, 2019
3. Trail Blazer Marker
marker as seen looking north across the Bataan- Corregidor Memorial Bridge
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, May 15, 2019
4. Trail Blazer Marker
artwork on the marker. Some sources say the "Sleipner" was a schooner, others say it was a brig.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 7, 2019. It was originally submitted on June 6, 2019, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 123 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 6, 2019, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
