Lincoln Park in Chicago in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Chicago is Natural
Chicago es Natural
La palabra Potawatomi para la natural (el acto de hacer algo al aire libre)
A City Made by Water
Though its contemporary skyline is famous, it is Chicago's many shorelines that have shaped the city. Chicago's location was desirable for people long before it became a city, because the lake and river provided food, water, and transportation. Chicago's wet and muddy midwestern land and connected waterways still offer crucial resources, and because of this there is renewed focus on protecting the region's natural areas.
Aunque la silueta de Chicago sea famosa, son sus numerosas costas que han formado a la ciudad. Chicago creció y prosperó como ciudad gracias al lago y al rio, elementos que le proporcionan agua, alimentos, y transporte. La historia natural de Chicago-una de pantanos del Medio Oeste y de canales conectados- sigue ofreciendo recursos cruciales para la ciudad, y a causa de esto, se le ha prestado mucha atención a la conservación y protección de las areas y recursos naturales en Chicago.
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The view looking east down the Chicago River toward Lake Michigan, Chicago, c. 1940-65.
La vista hacia el este del rio Chicago a lago Michigan, Chicago, hacia 1940-65.
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See Nature in Action
Chicago se ubica en tierra baja y rodeada de agua. Esto causo que la inundación seacalgo natural, o un acueducto natural. Este jardin funciona como un lugar donde se acumula el agua de lluvia para despus retirarse lentamente, Plantas silvestre con sistemas de ra alongardas ayudan a controlar el agu de lluvia mientras de drena.
Las plantas en ee jardin fueron seleccionadas especific ente para dar beneficio a la fauna local como los varios pouros y los polinizadores.
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A native black phase tiger swallowtail butterfly (Papilio glaucus) on a prairie onion plant (Allium stellatum).
Una mariposa natal a la región (Papilio glaucus) reposa en la flor de una cebola silvestre (Allium stellatum).
Erected 2021 by Chicago History Museum.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Environment • Native Americans • Waterways & Vessels.
Location. 41° 54.708′ N, 87° 37.846′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in Lincoln Park. Marker can be reached from North Boulevard. The marker is on the Jaffee History Trail on the grounds of the Chicago History Museum. It is a short distance from the southeast corner of the museum's building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1601 North Clark, Chicago IL 60614, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Chicago is Connected (within shouting distance of this marker); Chicago is Community (within shouting distance of this marker); The Richard M. and Shirley H. Jaffee History Trail (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Chicago is Community (within shouting distance of this marker); Catholic Cemetery (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Abraham Lincoln Monument (about 300 feet away); Chicago is Complex (about 400 feet away); Fountain Girl (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chicago.
More about this marker. The bottom of the front side of this marker includes the names of donors who provided support for developing the rain garden.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 9, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 7, 2024, by Sean Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 43 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 7, 2024, by Sean Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.