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Revised Charter, City of Chicago, Chapter 7, Section 43 (1863)

Revised Charter, City of Chicago, Chapter 7, Section 43 (1863)
The entire dedication of this land was accepted by the city through a resolution on April 29, 1844. The Illinois legislature recognized the dedication of the land and prohibition against construction upon it in several statutes and amendments including the 1861 and 1863 revised charter acts for the city of Chicago.