Museum Access: Bridgehouse & Chicago River Museum
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Join Host Leslie Mueller on the Chicago River at the unusual Bridgehouse & Chicago River Museum. Learn about the history of the Chicago River, the importance of its moveable bridge system and the dynamic relationship between the river and the city of Chicago. Then go behind-the-scenes to see one of the massive gear systems in action as it that powers the bridge lift at Michigan Ave. Part of the "Museum Access" series.
Media Details
Runtime: 27 minutes 16 seconds
- Topic: Geography, History, Social Science
- Subtopic: Community Life, Museums, U.S. Geography, U.S. History (General)
- Grade/Interest Level: 7 - 12
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- Release Year: 2021
- Producer/Distributor: Museum Access Media
- Series: Museum Access
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