Cortland Street Drawbridge, Chicago

Name: Cortland Street Drawbridge
Address: 1410 west cortland, Chicago, United States

#465 among attractions in Chicago

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Facts and practical information

The Cortland Street Drawbridge over the Chicago River is the original Chicago-style fixed-trunnion bascule bridge, designed by John Ericson and Edward Wilmann. When it opened in 1902, on Chicago's north side, it was the first such bridge built in the United States. The bridge was a major advance in American movable bridge engineering, and was the prototype for over 50 additional bridges in Chicago alone. The bridge was designated as an ASCE Civil Engineering Landmark in 1981, and a Chicago Landmark in 1991. ()

Alternative names: Opened: 1902 (122 years ago)Length: 128 ftCoordinates: 41°55'1"N, 87°39'51"W

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1410 west cortlandNorth SideChicago United States

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Cortland Street Drawbridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Double Door, Sullivan Athletic Center, Wicker Park, Oz Park.

0.8 miSW
Nightlife, Dancing
Double Door, Chicago
21 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant heart of Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood, Double Door has been a beacon for the city's music aficionados and nightlife enthusiasts for years. This iconic bar and live music venue, with its storied past and eclectic vibe, has carved out a...
0.7 miNE
Sport venue, Sport
Sullivan Athletic Center, Chicago
20 min walk • The Sullivan Athletic Center is an athletic facility on the campus of DePaul University in Chicago, Illinois. The facility houses McGrath-Phillips Arena, a 3,000-seat multi-purpose arena.
0.9 miSW
Park, Neighbourhood, Garden
Wicker Park, Chicago
23 min walk • Wicker Park is a 4.03 acre public urban park in the Wicker Park neighborhood of the West Town community and West Side district, in Chicago, Illinois. It is named after Charles G. Wicker and Joel H. Wicker.
1 miE
Park, Sculpture
Oz Park, Chicago
26 min walk • Oz Park is a public park in the Lincoln Park neighborhood of North Side, Chicago. It is located at 2021 North Burling Street, at the corner of Lincoln and Webster, just south of the Lincoln, Halsted, and Fullerton intersection.
0.8 miS
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Universities and schools
St. Stanislaus Kostka Church, Chicago
20 min walk • Saint Stanislaus Kostka Catholic Church is a historic Polish church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago that is located at 1351 West Evergreen Avenue in the Pulaski Park neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois, United States.
0.6 miNE
Church
St. Vincent de Paul Church, Chicago
17 min walk • St. Vincent de Paul Church is a historic parish church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago located in Chicago, Illinois. The parish was founded by the Vincentians in 1875.
0.9 miW
Church
St. Hedwig's Church, Chicago
24 min walk • St. Hedwig's Church is a historic parish church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago located in Chicago, Illinois. Constructed in the grand Polish Cathedral style, it is one of the many monumental Polish churches visible from the Kennedy Expressway.
1 miNE
Theater, Historical place, Concerts and shows
Biograph Theater, Chicago
26 min walk • The Biograph Theater on Lincoln Avenue in the Lincoln Park neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois, was originally a movie theater but now presents live productions.
0.8 miSW
Museum, Art gallery, Bars and clubs
Flat Iron Building, Chicago
20 min walk • The Flat Iron Building is located in the Wicker Park district of West Town, Chicago, Illinois. The building is located at the intersection of Milwaukee Avenue, North Avenue, and Damen Avenue. Since the 1980s, it has served as an artists colony, and features visual artists and musicians of all disciplines.
0.4 miW
Church, Neo-baroque architecture
St. Mary of the Angels, Chicago
11 min walk • Saint Mary of the Angels is a historic church of Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago in Chicago, Illinois. Located at 1850 North Hermitage Avenue in Chicago's Bucktown neighborhood, it is an example of the Polish Cathedral style of churches. Along with St. Stanislaus Kostka, St. Hyacinth Basilica, St. Hedwig, St.
1 miS
Church, Mission, Sacred and religious sites
Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church, Chicago
26 min walk • Holy Trinity Church is a historic church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago located at 1118 North Noble Street. It is a prime example of the so-called 'Polish Cathedral style' of churches, in both its opulence and grand scale. Along with such monumental religious edifices as St. Mary of the Angels, St. Hedwig's or St.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Cortland Street Drawbridge?

Nearby attractions include St. Mary of the Angels, Chicago (11 min walk), St Josaphat Parish, Chicago (13 min walk), North Avenue Bridge, Chicago (15 min walk), St. Vincent de Paul Church, Chicago (17 min walk).

How to get to Cortland Street Drawbridge by public transport?

The nearest stations to Cortland Street Drawbridge:

Bus

Cortland & Southport EB • Lines: 73 (2 min walk)

Train

Clybourn (6 min walk)

Metro

Armitage • Lines: Brown, Purple (16 min walk)
Fullerton • Lines: Brown, Purple, Red (21 min walk)