McCormick Bridgehouse & Chicago River Museum
Specialty: Chicago River Museum
Neighborhood: Downtown
Features: Private tours, Special events, Rental
Seasonal: May 15th - October 31st
Hours: Thursday - Monday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
General Admission: $4.00 per person, Adults 62 and over $3.00, Children 6-12 years old $3.00, 5 and younger: Free
Credit Cards: Visa, Master Card, American Express
Parking: There is no street parking for this venue, parking lots are within walking distance
ADA: Wheelchair accessible
General Info
First conceived by architect Daniel Burnham in his 1909 “Plan for Chicago,” the Michigan Avenue Bridge was to be a gateway between Chicago’s north and south sides. Edward Bennett designed the bridge following the Beaux-Arts style and in keeping with Burnham’s concept. Bridge construction began in 1917 and it was opened for traffic in 1920 with a grand celebration that included cannon fire and marching bands. The Michigan Avenue Bridge has indeed become a much-used connection between Chicago’s north and south, just like Burnham had envisioned. Today, thousands of people traverse the bridge daily.