Was this North Elston Avenue once a bumpy ride? Because today, North Elston Avenue stretches for almost 10 miles, a smooth alternative to the bustling Kennedy Expressway. It all began in the 1830s as a humble wagon trail known as the Woodstock Trail. This road was under the control of Amos Snell. He decided to make some money by installing tolls at Division Street, Lawrence Avenue, and Milwaukee Avenue. Imagine the frustration of local farmers who had to pay 2.5 cents per mile, a hefty sum back then. Legend has it that these farmers, fed up with Snell’s tolls, dressed up as Native Americans. They chopped down those toll gates and set them ablaze, a true act of rebellion. In the end, North Elston Avenue stands as a testament to Chicago’s growth. It’s a reminder that even today’s bustling avenues have roots in a simpler, more rugged past.
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