Lincoln Park in Chicago in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Chicago is Natural
Chicago es Natural
Photographed by Sean Flynn, March 6, 2024
1. Chicago is Natural Marker (front side)
[Front side text:]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 creci๓ y prosper๓ 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 atenci๓n a la conservaci๓n y protecci๓n de las areas y recursos naturales en Chicago.
[Caption beneath photo:]
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.
[Rear side text]:
See Nature in Action
Chicago se ubica en tierra baja y rodeada de agua. Esto causo que la inundaci๓n 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.
[Caption below photo:]
A native black phase tiger swallowtail butterfly (Papilio glaucus) on a prairie onion plant (Allium stellatum).
Una mariposa natal a la regi๓n (Papilio glaucus) reposa en la flor de una cebola silvestre (Allium stellatum).
Erected 2021
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Environment • Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Waterways & Vessels.
Location. 41° 54.708′ N, 87° 37.846′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in Lincoln Park. It 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.
Regionally, this marker is in the American Midwest and on the Great Lakes. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, and the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Chicago is Connected (within shouting distance
Photographed by Sean Flynn, March 6, 2024
2. Chicago is Natural Marker
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.
Photographed by Sean Flynn, March 6, 2024
3. Chicago is Natural Marker (rear side)
Photographed by Sean Flynn, March 6, 2024
4. Chicago is Natural Marker
The Chicago History Museum is in the rear.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 9, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 7, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 167 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 7, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.
