Down the Drain
The Chicago sewer system is more interesting than you might think. "Down the Drain," featured in the Chicago Public Library, provides a complete history of the city's urban infrastructure. Learn about how Chicago managed disasters like the flooding of the Des Plaines River into the Chicago River in 1879 and the Great Depression. Discover the accomplishments, including the Chicago River reversal in 1900, which was considered one of the seven engineering marvels of the world. Look through old photographs, or check out how the system works today.
Source: Chicago Public Library
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