Central Elementary School, Wilmette, IL
Chicago Skyway
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About 40,000 vehicles cross over it every day. |
Here is the Skyway. Did you know that it is a 7.8 mile long bridge? It crosses the Calumet River. |
In middle of the
picture is the toll gate.
You have to pay $2.50 to get past this part.
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Research and photography by: Sean P.
| Address: | Chicago, Northern Illinois. The Illinois Tollway between Illinois and Indiana. |
| A brief history of this landmark: | The Chicago Skyway was built in 1958. It has been open for almost 50 years. It is located in northern Illinois. |
| The importance of this landmark to Chicago is: | It is important to Chicago because if people want to travel from Chicago to Indiana they do not have to go way off their path. |
| I think people should visit this landmark because: | People can get to other parts of the country on the Skyway. Plus there is a McDonalds' Restaurant. |
| Bibliography:: | Chicago Skyway. http://www.Cte.aecom/Markets And Services/39/57/index.jsp. |
Central
Elementary School | Museum
Lobby | Exhibit Entrance | last update:
6/15/05