| Madison Street | |
| 0 North/South | |
| Direction: | East-West |
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| From: | Lake Shore Drive Chicago |
| To: | Illinois Route 53  Lombard, Illinois |
| Major cities: | Chicago |
Madison Street is a major east-west thoroughfare 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]
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]
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]
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References
- ^ Libby Hill (2000). "The Chicago River: A Natural and Unnatural History". Lake Claremont Press. pp. 32, 69-75. http://books.google.com/books?id=Nmfnd14WDH8C&pg=PA32&lpg=PA32&dq=chicago+river+originally+emptied+southward&source=web&ots=w-i3_gboXp&sig=GNdhSMkiBqkEJJ51iL2d0GyR5l8. 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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