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Palmer's Lake Shore Dr vs Ward's Lake Front

The construction of Lake Shore Drive was championed by Potter Palmer in 1889 to raise the value of his lake front property. Montgomery Ward strongly opposed, hoping to keep the lakefront "forever open, clear and free."

March 14 at 8:24 PM

LSD's Expansion to Belmont

Lake Shore Drive between North Ave and Belmont didn't open until 1941.

December 24 at 6:08 PM