UPDATE: Visit our River News page for up-to-date news about the Chicago River! Also, hear an interview with Jonathan Genzen broadcast on Chicago's National Public Radio affiliate WBEZ. The host
of their local-interest 848 program Gabriel Spitzer, as well as producer Kristin, joined Jonathan for an
"on the water" discussion of Chicago River history on board an Old Town Canoe!
To inquire about scheduling an author event or lecture on Chicago River history for your organization, please use
our contact form.
Westcliffe Publishers is proud to announce the release
of The Chicago River: A History in Photographs.
Over 100 beautiful, archive-quality, color and B&W photographs of the Chicago River's history are
published together with an entertaining and informative narrative text. This visually captivating journey serves as
an enjoyable exploration of the river's amazing history.
In many ways, the story of the Chicago River is the story
of Chicago itself - a narrative of a city, its people, and the struggle between urban development and the natural landscape.
From its origin as a small natural river to its dramatic transformation into a modern navigational connection
between the Great Lakes, Illinois, and Mississippi River systems, the Chicago River has been shaped by human ingenuity, economic
need, and even disaster. Astonishing tales of exploration and settlement, pollution and recovery, highlight the vital
link between the welfare of Chicago and the condition of the Chicago River--a relationship that continues to evolve with the
growing needs of the expanding metropolis.
We invite you to explore this website to learn more about The
Chicago River: A History in Photographs! Please contact us if you have any additional questions.
