A Century of Change

Dr. David Solzman returns to the Always Current: Conversations on the Chicago River lecture series to discuss the changes that have defined the Chicago River in the 20th Century. His examination starts with the river’s reversal and concludes with its ongoing renaissance as wildlife returns and people increasingly use the river for recreation. The lecture will be followed by a book signing for Dr. Solzman's The Chicago River: An Illustrated History and Guide to the River and Its Waterways, available at the museum.