Madison Street (Chicago)
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| Location | Chicago |
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| West end |
Illinois Route 53  Lombard, Illinois |
| East end | Michigan Avenue (100 E) Chicago |
Madison Street is a major east-west street in Chicago, Illinois. Prior to human intervention, the Chicago River emptied into Lake Michigan at the present day intersection of Madison Street and Michigan Avenue.[1]
Madison Street and State Street, the intersection from which Chicago's numbering system is based.
Per a 1908 decision by Chicago's city council, Madison serves as the north-south dividing line for Chicago's street numbering system, while State Street serves as the east-west line.[2] At one point, the intersection between the two streets was considered the "world's busiest corner."[3]
Chicago - State Street at Madison Street, 1897
Notable buildings located along Madison Street include the Carson, Pirie, Scott and Company Building,[4] Chase Tower, Three First National Plaza, the Chicago Civic Opera House, Citigroup Center and the United Center.[5]
References
- ↑ Libby Hill (2000). The Chicago River: A Natural and Unnatural History. Lake Claremont Press. pp. 32, 69–75. Retrieved 2007-10-28.
- ↑ Street Naming. Encyclopedia of Chicago. Retrieved 14 October 2007.
- ↑ Street Life. Encyclopedia of Chicago. Retrieved 14 October 2007.
- ↑ East Madison Street. Emporis. Retrieved 14 October 2007.
- ↑ West Madison Street. Emporis. Retrieved 14 October 2007.
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