The Chicago, Harry Hansen, 1942

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The Chicago, Harry Hansen, 1942

Harry Hansen wrote an anecdotal history of the Chicago River in 1942 (titled The Chicago). In this excerpt from the book, Hansen describes the houseboats (and their owners) that he encountered along the north branch of the Chicago River.

Author: Harry Hansen Illustrator: Harry Timmins
Source: Chicago Historical Society (ICHi-37426)

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