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Overview of bridgetender buildings.

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HDR photo of bridgetender building.

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Southwest corner bridgetender building and stairway. This is home to the McCormick Bridgehouse & Chicago River Museum.

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Top of bridgetender building reading Michigan Avenue Bridge.

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Top of bridgetender building reading Begun MCMXVIII.

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Top of bridgetender building reading Opened MCMXX.

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Bridgetender building details.

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Pioneers, commemorating early area settlers Kinzie and DuSable. Located on the northwest bridgetender building.

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Regeneration, commemorating the rebuilding of Chicago after the Great Fire. Located on the southeast bridgetender building.

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Defense, commemorating the defense of Fort Dearborn (Massacre of 1812). Located on the southwest bridgetender building.

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The Discoverers, commemorating Jolliet, Father Marquette, Lasalle, and Tonty. Located on the northeast bridgetender building.

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HDR photos of The Discoverers.

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Evening photos of The Discoverers.

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Bell on bridgetender building.

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Main bridge plaque.

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La Salle memorial plaque.

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Marquette memorial plaque.

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2009 rehab/restoration plaque.

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Other plaques on the bridge.

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Chicago Landmark plaque for the bridge.

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Plaque honoring the TARP system, which is a massive drain system that is far beneath the earth, and runs through this area.

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Plaques discussing the Chicago River.

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Green Bay Road plaque.

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