Murals: I - Exploration II - Fort Dearborn III - The New City IV - Float Bridge and I & M Canal V - Three Swing Bridges VI - The Great Fire VII - Three Bridges VIII - Columbian Exposition IX - Reversal of the Waters X - Michigan Avenue Bridge XI - Grant Park and the Burnham Plan XII - A Century of Progress XIII - The South Branch XIV - The North Branch XV - The Main Branch XVI - The Riverwalk Artwork copyright 2000 Ellen Lanyon All rights reserved Acknowledgements by Ellen Lanyon Essay by Michael Rooks

XIII - The South Branch The rejuvenation of the Chicago river may be seen along its South Branch near 18th street, where old railroad bridges and the new Chinatown contrast against the skyline of River City and Sears Tower. A wood duck commemorates the return of wildlife to the city. Postcards above illustrate four industries that make use of the waterway.