Illinois and Michigan Canal Museum

25 East Washington Street, Suite 1650
Chicago, IL, 60602
312-427-3668

URL : http://www.canalcor.org

overview : Also known as the Canal Corridor Association - the opening of the Illinois and Michigan Canal in 1848 gave Illinois the key to mastery of the American mid-continent. The dream of the canal had animated every vision and underlaid every plan for Illinois for 200 years before. - The Illinois and Michigan Canal is one of the best-kept secrets of American history. Though few know today how important it was, everyone here knew it a century and a half ago.

topics : maritime