Gazing upon the Fullerton Avenue Bridge, can you imagine the city’s past echoing beneath its sturdy frame? This unassuming bridge, spanning the North Branch of the Chicago River, has witnessed Chicago’s dramatic transformation over the years. It stands as the fourth bridge to grace this spot, a testament to the city’s relentless growth and evolution. The current Fullerton Avenue Bridge, a robust structure of steel and reinforced concrete, opened in 1961. Its construction was a feat of engineering, with the two northern lanes built first, allowing traffic to flow uninterrupted. Only after their completion was the older bridge dismantled, making way for the remaining lanes of its modern successor. Did you know that before the very first bridge graced this spot, Fullerton Avenue had to be extended? Both the City of Chicago and the municipality of Lakeview shared the cost, highlighting its significance even back then. Today, as cars and pedestrians traverse the Fullerton Avenue Bridge, they cross a path etched in history, a silent witness to Chicago’s remarkable journey.
Congregation Or Torah
Rabbi Zvi Engel’s leadership guides Congregation Or Torah. This impressive Modern Orthodox Synagogue stands proudly in Skokie Illinois. It’s one