175 Days to Love Chicago: Chicago's Demisemiseptcentennial Exposition 2012

The City of Chicago turned 175 on March 4! This exhibition in the City Gallery in Historic Water Tower celebrates Chicago’s rich history through artifacts, historical prints and rare photographs. See the monumental moments and cultural trends that have shaped our city, from the history of the Chicago River, the essential waterway that brought the city to life, to the world-renowned architecture and leisure activities that continue to make the city such a vibrant place to live and visit.

The exhibition highlights the different facets of Chicago’s unique history, with separate sections devoted to key aspects.

• Business and industry have been the economic engine of the City, and are represented in the Typography and Printing Industry section which depicts Chicago’s pioneering production of large mail order catalogues and magazines.

• The Bicycles section demonstrates that Chicago is by no means all work and no play, and is one of the friendliest bike cities in the United States.

Free admission.  The Exhibit ends today.